Head gasket/ transmission failure
1992 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure
39 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Ford taurus axod-e transmission failed in the middle of an intersection with whole family in the car. It took almost 2 hours to finally have the car safely moved out of harms way.
Consumer is against ford motor company. The consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. The vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. *jb nar 1/22/2003
Mechanic stated many taurus transmission need replacement (confirmed by other mechanics) . Ford upgraded the replacemnt parts because origanals were of poor quality. Can you confirm this.
While driving the transmission failed, consumer no longer owns vehicle.nlm
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.
Transmission failed at 95974 miles. *ak transmission was replaced, but the problem still exists.
Transmission failed. Yh
Transmission failure two times within a 14 month period cost was $1280.00 first rebuild and $840 second
Total transmission replacement at 33,750 miles is ludicrious due to manufacturers defect (aluminum clutch piston)
Transmission failed prematurely. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
- Vehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Taurus transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
39 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (6%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford Taurus
Stalling 42Wipers 25Overheating 20No deployment 19Fire or smoke 19Ball joint 18Coil spring 15Sudden acceleration 12ABS 11Seat belt 11Tire blowout 11Adaptive cruise 10Airbag light 10Jerking 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Harsh shifting 6Brake failure 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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