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1992 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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The transmission failed while driving. Nlm
1st time an $8 front seal, on transmission went out at 58,511 miles,and cost a total of $418.47 plus charges for a rental car for 3 days. We were 245 miles from home. 2nd time transmission went out at 95,509 miles. We were able to get back home. Repair was $1272.63. It was repaired with upgraded parts. Failed again at 108,400 miles. Repaired under warranty. Present mileage 131,930. So far ok.
Would be driving vehicle when transmission would slip out of gear when going over 65mph. Vehicle would also jerk and stall out. Took to mechanic, and a broken tie rod was found.*ak consumer states that for the last 6 months while driving from 30-65 MPH, the transmission slips out of gear.
While driving on high way over 40 MPH transmission will loose speed down to 10 MPH. Consumer could be rear ended by another vehicle.
Transmission failed at 95974 miles. *ak transmission was replaced, but the problem still exists.
The first transmission went in 1999 and was replaced for $2500. In dec 2000 the head gasket went and it destroyed my new tranny also so I needed to get them both fixed. It also destroyed my radiator which I also just replaced. In two years time I have put close to $6000 into this car. I contacted ford and they told me to write to you. I believe the head destroyed alot of my parts and that it should not have blown at 94000 miles. I also know other fords were known for this and ford covered it. I feel ford should reimburse me for a least half of the $6000 I spent in the past year. Thank you.
Very dissatisfied with my car, never buy another ford, always a problem, can't depend on it for any length of time, now has 3 sparks plugs frozen in it because of it blowing a head gasket and I didn't know this until tune up time, just disgusted with the whole ordeal.
When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotors were very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cords were coming completely through & out of tires. Also, ball bears are wearing out.
Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. L/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, I was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. This problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. With wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. Lights go off without warning. This switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. I have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience.
I'm out the cost of buying this car and the repairs I've made--cannot invest any more $. No safety defect listed in summary.
Was told that this is a common problem with 92-95 3.8 drivetrains on taurus's sables's and windstar's
Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. Dealer has been notified. *ak brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771, transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles.
Transmission failed. Yh
Consumer was driving on the highway and without any indication transmission just went out. Consumer was pushing the gas pedal, and the motor would make noise. But the gears were stuck.
Both head gaskets failed. Yh
Transmission failure two times within a 14 month period cost was $1280.00 first rebuild and $840 second
Transmission slips between first and 2nd gear. The transmission has been rebuilt twice, once at 36,000 and again at approx. 50,000. I am looking for help to get ford to repair this defect. Can you help me?
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Total transmission replacement at 33,750 miles is ludicrious due to manufacturers defect (aluminum clutch piston)
When accelerating the engine skips and jerks forward as if the transmission is slipping. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Transmission failed prematurely. Nlm
While in a parking lot motor mount bolts fell out. Had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod. Also, heater & radiator hoses were damaged, as well as also cv boot & accelerator link were bent. Had problems before this with motor mounts. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Front motor mounts have failed 4 times. Symptom is poor response to acceleration and transmision not shifting properly.
While driving approximately 25mph in slow traffic transmission failed. Vehicle taken to mechanic & informed consumer that planetary gear had burned out. Fluid would not flow through small holes. Had to rebuilt transmission with new parts kit. This is the 2nd occurrence with transmission.
Consumer had to put vehicle in neutral first and then put vehicle in drive. The dealer not notified.
Three year old child shifted vehicle into neutral without pressing the brakes, causing vehicle to roll into a tree.
Transmission failed causing gears to shift abruptly.
While driving and when brakes were applied the entire front end would start shaking due to clutch plate had broken in the transmission. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Transmission skipping while drivin./ also, vehicle would thump into gear whenever vehicle came to a stop. Dealer informed consumer of replacing engine head gasket.
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