1993 Ford Taurus: transmission slipping

Filed Apr 3, 2002 · Transmission · PA

Transmission failure and slippage make driving the car on a highway unpredictable and dangerous, while speeding up on an on-ramp to a highway, I was almost hit by a tractor trailor because my car could not shift gears correctly.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Body, Brakes · PA

Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. Starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. Transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. Faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. Dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. Driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 MPH, left door was not aligned properly. Keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. Emergency brake was never installed. There is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. Front end experienced shaking. Excessive fuel consumption. Difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. Front brake pads replaced. Exhaust replaced. Fuel pump replaced. Windshield wiper switch was replaced. Vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Engine, Steering · MD

Car was running rough. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic, and he said it was a blown head gasket. Also, transmission is slipping/ shimmying/ shaking, and popping in and out of gear. Consumer said it sounded like engine was going to fall out. When running car for more than 20 minutes, it became very hard to steer and won't turn. Consumer feared steering in traffic. Headgasket and cooling replaced, but there is still transmission and steering trouble. *ak

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Transmission · LA

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.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Transmission · NJ

While driving at 45 MPH and shifting gears, transmission slipped from first to second gear.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · MO

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.

Filed Jul 31, 1998 · Transmission · NY

On one incident, while drving the vehicle will intermittently slip out of gear and downshift hard while in overdrive. On another incident, while driving on slipper road conditions, vehicle was put into uncontrollable spin and landed in opposite lane. Dealer replaced linkage sensor and problem was resolved. *ak

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Transmission · CA

Consumer states that transmission slipped.

Filed Dec 4, 1996 · Transmission · FL

Transmission slipped out of gear, causing rapid deceleration.