1994 Ford Taurus: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Body · 190,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. The contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle was lower than usual. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who discovered a crack in the frame that caused the rear suspension to lower. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer who made a clunking sound. The dealer stated that the struts were defective. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Body · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford taurus. The contact heard a clunking noise when the accelerator pedal was first depressed. A mechanic stated that the rear subframe of the engine mount was corroded. The purchase date, speed, and mileage information were unavailable. Updated 5/6/08 *cn the consumer stated after further discussion with they have agreed to repair this vehicle under the recall and repairs are now complete. Updated 05/06/08

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Body · 77,500 miles · FL

Consumer complained about recall 98v32300 issued on december 15, 1998 concerning structure:frame and members defect. This vehicle was not covered under the recall because the vehicle was not manufactured in the state where the problem happened.*ak there was a loud clunking noise, sudden loss of power steering. Engine appeared lower than normal and the body mounts on subframe separated due to corrosion.*ts

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Transmission · MI

Gradually while driving over a two month period, a piston in transmission cracked, resulting in system not engaging after driving and parking for ten minutes or more. When depressing accelerator, vehicle will either slam into gear/jerk driver/occupants or will slip out of gear with no warning. *ak after the repairs, consumer wrote to the ford company to advise of the failure and to request relief from premature failure. Ford denied the request.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Body, Lights · WI

When turning off headlights sometimes they won't go off, and sometimes they'll come on by themselves, and drain battery.*ak possible bolt failure in subframe caused clunking sound.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Consumer has taken vehicle to a couple different mechanics/dealers in regard to a malfunction within timing belt assembly which was causing a clunking noise to occur while in idle. There was no oil pressure, and oil leaked from engine. Mechanic suggested to her that she have engine replaced, and not to drive vehicle. *ak there was a recall # 00m09 regarding engine oil light on, dealer performed cooling system diagnosis and discovered oil contamination from coolant, which caused ego sensors inoperative. Ego sensors and clear codes were replaced. There was also transmission leak. Speed sensor and gov cover seal were replaced to correct it. The consumer wants reimbursement of repair cost since the engine was defective.

Filed Nov 8, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · FL

While driving on the highway were not able to shift whenever consumer stopped at a stop light. Got ready to proceed & heard a loud clunking noise. Couldn't go, had to apply brakes to allow the vehicle to move. Contacted amco, and they said that the servo was cracked, and leaking transmision fluid internally. Contacted the dealer, but was not able to see vehicle. Took the vehicle for a follow up at amco, and was told that the right engine mount is cracked.

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Transmission · NH

Upon acceleration vehicle would not move, then all of a sudden transmission slammed into gear, causing whiplash. Qcaw