While driving on the highway and without warning transmission gears started to slip, and there was a loss of acceleration. Transmission needs to be replaced.
1993 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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I do not feel that either of these things should have occurred with this vehicle. I have driven cars with over 100,000 miles and did not spend this kind of money and time.
The vehicle would hesitate. Took vehicle to have transmission fluid changed. Mechanic checked vehicle & noticed the front motor mounts were broken.
When vehicle's gear is put into drive the vehicle jerks forward as if the rear end is lifting up. Dlr has not seen vehicle.
At a speed of 25-65 MPH the car begins to jump and jerk when trying to change gear once settled into gears the problem stops.dealer was contacted and they stated they could not find the cause.
While traveling on the belt parkway in slow speeds, transmission acted normal. As I increased speed, I felt my overdrive gear drop off. Diagnosis-failed differential gear(and new tranny). Bought car with broken motor mount and was told it would be immediately replaced. 5 months later--still waiting. Told it is on backorder, yet it is the motor mount!!
The first time it went out, I got it fixed for about$2000. Then the day I picked it up, I got about 70 miles from the shop and it started doing the same thing. I checked the transmission fluid, and it was totally dry. Apparently whoever built the transmission--brand new--ford, I guess, didn't seal the bolts properly to begin with, so all the fluid leaked out. I had to drive a total of about 150 miles, stopping every 10 to add fluid. The replacement transmission hasn't exactly failed yet, but I'm sure it got damaged from not having fluid in it.
Transmission -- the car had a crack in the aluminum piston. The car would rev when trying to move after stopping at a light, etc. It appeared it shifted into nuetral when the brake was applied. I have read numerous account of this same problem all over the internet. I read there was a recall in 1995 for 1991 models. But if they were still using the aluminum piston, why weren't later models recalled too? Also, we still have the defective part. The mechanic said he had done about six of those trans. We live in a very rural area so that seems like a lot. Since I have searched the net for this problem I have come across hundreds who have had the same problem. There is a lot of contradictory information out there. Now with the air conditioner -- we just had that fixed and I didn't think too much about that problem until I came across several of the same, a leak in metal lines that shouldn't have, while looking for the transmission defect.
Transmission hydraulics failed. Yh
Difficulty to shift into drive from park when car is parked on a slight incline.
Rear seal leaked oil requiring replacement .
While driving at 45 MPH and shifting gears, transmission slipped from first to second gear.
When driving the vehicle transmission jumps down into second gear and jerks. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
The front struts growled when turning, repairs were done.
When increasing speed to get on highway, the transmission will sometimes cause the front end to vibrate until the transmission shifts into the next gear. This also occurs alot on inclines.
Transmission failed while decelerating on interstate exit ramp. The cause, as determined by local ford dealership, was the failure of torque converter.
Transmission rebuilt on two occasions. Mjs
Broken gears in the automatic transmission. Nlm
Transmission was acting funny. Did not shift smoothly into another gear. Took to transmission shop for oil change. In the process of chaning oil, some metal shavings & other metal pieces were found in the oil pan. Transmission was not repaired.
There is a leakage within transmission. When consumer puts vehicle into drive, there is a very loud hard shift within vehicle, and when putting vehicle into reverse, vehicle shifts slowly.
Speedometer system malfunctioned, causing a clicking noise and when vehicle is operated above 50 MPH. Speedometer needle will move up and down, and occupant cannot tell how fast the vehicle is going. Dealer replaced speedometer once. Needs to replace it again. Also, problems with head gasket which was part of improvement campaign of 1994 & 1995's. Please provide further information.
Transmission: taken to aamco 8 to 10 times, told it needed to be rebuilt. It was rebuilt at least 5 times since then. Other times they replaced electrical components and fixed leaks. Just had another leak fixed two weeks ago at robke ford dealer in cov., ky. Transmission still jerks when shifting. Rear noise: sounds like coil spring. I have had nothing but dissapointment in this vehicle, will never buy a ford again!!!! Thank you.
Going into parking lot heard crunching sound, parked, caslled aaa, was towed to service station. Transmission exploded.
Transmission failed with no warning. Stopped at intersection and could not proceed forward or backward. Motor mounts have been replaced twice in the past two years. I suspect that the faulty motor mounts are also the cause for the transmission.
Found out transmission was recalled on some of the 1993 tauruses but told that ours was not recalled by quality ford in independece ks.
While driving, a cracked piston caused the transmisison to suddenly drop out of gear into neutral and stop.
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Vehicle had 3 transmission replacments/two times by dealer, and third by independent repair shop. Consumer believes this condition is not normal. Can someone help consumer in this matter? *ak
When driving on freeway or at high speeds the vehicle downshifts or shuts off. This has happened 3 times. Dealer has not seen.
Problem 1--engine light kept coming on; took to dealer and read codes--o2 sensor failing and transmission slippage. Re transmission slippage, dealer advised that he witnessed slippage and was cracked piston in transmission; advised me that problem was common because piston was aluminum and are being replaced with steel pistons; now having severe problems with harsh engagements; was told to drive it till couldn't drive anymore before repair--if piston should be steel and not aluminum that piston is defective and that ford should repair at their costs. Re: engine bolt, had to have engine mount repaired at cost of $350--info at this site suggests recalll which I never received. I should be reimbursed for cost of defective bolt.
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