1992 Ford Taurus: transmission slipping

7 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2016
1
2014
1
2013
1
2011
2
2010
7
2009
1
2008
3
2007
1
2005
7
2004
4
2003
15
2002
3
2001
2
2000
6
1999
9
1998
7
1997
26
1996
9
1995
16
1994
22
1993
9
1992
7
1991
17

What owners say

Filed May 24, 2002 · Transmission · WA

Forward clutch piston failed, causing transmission to slip, downshift in bang.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Steering, Transmission · OH

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.

Filed Oct 26, 1999 · Transmission · MA

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?

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Transmission · MA

When accelerating the engine skips and jerks forward as if the transmission is slipping. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Oct 14, 1997 · Engine, Transmission · GA

While driving engine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur, such as a broken cv boots. Also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw.

Filed Aug 7, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · MN

While driving in drive, the vehicle stalls at any speed. *ak transmission slipping and needs replaced.

Filed Jun 19, 1996 · Transmission · CA

Anytime you accelerate, the transmission slips. Please describe .

Service bulletins that may apply

Jul 21, 2003 Service bulletinNew transmission cooler flusher - service tips
Sep 17, 2001 Service bulletinBrake shift interlock
Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinInformation on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
Jan 10, 2000 Service bulletinInformation regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
Jul 26, 1999 Service bulletinInformation on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
Mar 1, 1999 Service bulletinConcerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
Mar 1, 1999 Service bulletinInformation on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
Nov 1, 1998 Service bulletinVehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1992 Ford Taurus slipping

Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?

7 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (1%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Taurus?

There are 0 recalls and 23 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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