1994 Ford Taurus transmission problems

Filed Nov 7, 2013 · Transmission · 95,858 miles · FL

The car when leaving a stop acts like its in neutral then catches and leaps forward. Ford used a cheap forward clutch piston.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MN

After the vehicle has been running for a while and approaches a stop, it "de-clutches" and either fails to shift into gear, when pushing gas pedal to accelerate or it then shifts hard during take off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileage is 85,000. Manufacture has supposedly sent out tsb for revised forward clutch piston #9837. Ford has been aware of the problem through technical service bulletin's 91-5-7, 92-1-4,92-26a-6, 93-9-11 and 94-24-7 which even tells the dealers to use a steel piston and not to use the aluminum piston and if they have any in stock to return them to the parts depot for credit.

Filed Sep 18, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 155,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. The contact stated that the engine and transmission failed. The contact started the vehicle and both the engine and the transmission collapsed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v106000 (structure:frame and members) and contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they filed a complaint on the contact's behalf. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Body, Transmission · 140,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. The vehicle was parked, and the contact observed while the air conditioner was activated water leaked onto the engine. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. In addition, there was a tranmission defect. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Body, Engine · 103,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. While driving 30 MPH, the subframe on the vehicle dropped. The contact lost complete control of the steering. The vehicle is currently at an auto shop and the mechanic stated that the subframe dropped. The estimated repair cost was $1,000. The federal safety agency campaign id number 98v323000 (structure:frame and members) was referenced. The engine cooling fan failed two months ago, and caused the vehicle to overheat. The repair cost was $400. The federal safety agency campaign id number 97v019000 (engine and engine cooling) was referenced. The contact also had to replace the struts on his vehicle. The federal safety agency campaign id number 943036000 (suspension:front: shock absorber) was referenced. The repair cost was $300. The transmission had to be rebuilt, and the cost for the repair was $1,500. The current and failure mileages were 103,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. After the vehicle has been running for a while and approaches a stop, it "de-clutches" and either fails to shift into gear or shifts hard during take off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 96,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Transmission · IL

Dt: 1994 ford taurus. The consumer stated while at a complete stop, the vehicle felt as though someone had rear ended it. The vehicle lurched forward. When trying to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before it kicked into gear. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, and was determined it was a problem with the automatic clutch piston. There was a technical service bulletin for this problem. When the consumer called ford, they stated there was no recall. The problem started around the middle of july. The consumer has not driven the vehicle since then. It occurred at least 12 times. *ak

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · NV

While shifting,the vehicle the driver noticed that the gear would shift erratic while engaging. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Transmission · NV

While shifting and while driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the transmission needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · GA

Transmission had begin to fail without prior warning. All of the sudden one day I was driving with my wife and son and car began to lunge back and forth. And as I had gotten this looked at I was told that the transmission was failing from a professional in hawaii. I then paid over 1 thousand dollars to get the transmission fixed. Not even a year later and less than 30,ooo miles the transmission started to at up again. Came back to the states had someone look at it and again I was told that the transmission is failing. This is not suppose to be happening. I want to know what I can do to get this fixed. My wife won't even drive the car in fear of leaving her stranded. I know that ford was aware of the problem and I know I am not the only one with the problem on this particular car.