The car started stalling. The car just stopped working. It has also almost caused us to get hit when it stalls out and when it was about to go out we alomost caused some accidents. We haft to replace the transmission because it is cracked. Everyone has transmission problems out of taurus.
1993 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure
45 of the 1,557 complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 29 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Vehicle experienced transmission failure when accelerating from a complete stop. It was later determined that a piston failed within the transmission. The transmission was rebuilt. *ak
The transmission failed while driving and without warning. *nlm *dt the transmission failed while at an intersection. The first occurrence happened while going down a hill. The check engine light had come on, and the transmission jerked when shifted. The air mass flow sensor and idle air control was replaced, along with the mlp transmission sensor, and found the lever bolt broken where it passed through the sensor.
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.
I have replaced the transmission 3 times in this car. I am 57 and do not "hotrod" it.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to jerk severely and would not shift.
Dealer made me pay 1000 dollars to make repairs,transmission failed.
We experienced numerous recalls for safety issues, all of which we had checked at laird noller. The car experienced several other repairs (airconditioner) early in its mileage. At 78,000 the transmission went out completely and totally, leaving our daughter (age 20) stranded 110 miles from home on I-70. We had the transmission replaced at green ford in abilene, ks. Costing us about $1900.ten months later the head gasket blew, leaving my husband stranded on I-70. We had that replaced for $900.
Complete transmission failure was due to failed lube tube. Engine coolant leak was from the timing cover. Right front spring in the suspension is broken.
My ford taurus suffered an engine problem involving the head gaskets. I went to three different ford authorized repair centers and they each told me that the ford's 3.8 engines always suffer this problem at 90,000 miles like clockwork. I was not aware of this engine's potential for problems, ford never published the routine problems it was having with this type of engine, and I specifically bought this car because of the 3.8 engine. The total amount of work and expenses I had with the engine problem exceeded $2,500. Within two weeks, my transmission went out, and the dealers informed me that the problems with the engine caused the problem with the transmission. I was forced to purchase a new transmission for $2,000.
Transmission failed.
While vehicle was in drive waiting for other vehicles to pass, it just died. Vehicle would not move in any gear. Total transmission failure.
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...
- Subject regarding remanufactured AX4S sho transaxles built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and...
- 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
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Taurus transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Taurus?
45 of 1,557 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Taurus
Wipers 122Headlights 119Stalling 87Overheating 81Coil spring 79Fire or smoke 45Engine failure 42Fuel pump 31Jerking 24No deployment 23ABS 20Loss of power 19Adaptive cruise 18Tire blowout 17Hesitation 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Knocking 11Won't start 11Brake failure 10Grinding brakes 9Harsh shifting 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Steering noise 9Power steering loss 8Sudden acceleration 8Airbag light 7Premature wear 7Door locks 5Oil consumption 5
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