1994 Ford Taurus: hesitation when accelerating

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 Aug 22, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

Major hesitation and jolting downshift makes car dangerous to drive. Not worth investing the estimated $1800 after already putting in head gasket and new A/C unit. Will never buy another ford !!!

Filed May 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · ME

When applying gas from a stop position, car hesitates, then suddenly accelerates into intersection. Dealer repaired the transmission. *ak

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Transmission · MO

The problem started with a slight hesitation when accelerating from a dead stop. It got progressively worse with driving time (over 10 minutes) and with calendar time (it was doing it almost constantly). When I would accelerate from a dead stop the engine would race (1st gear acceleration) and then suddenly jump into gear and lurch forward. It was somewhat dangerous because I had to make sure there was enough room in front of the car so as not to hit the car in front.

Filed Jul 6, 1999 · Transmission · CT

Car hesitates and jerks when put in gear. Its just a matter of time before it won't move at

Filed Mar 19, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · WI

When vehicle almost stopped and then accelerates there is a long hesitation. Dealer reports transmission failure perhaps due to engine mount failure.

Filed Dec 28, 1998 · Acceleration, Transmission · MN

The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle hesitates to switch gears, and at times lunges forward. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Transmission · TX

One day while stopped at a light, the car shifted to neutral then violently jumped into gear. Sometimes when starting then shifting into gear it would hesitate then again violently jump into gear. Finally the transmission wouldn't move, until it cooled off about a couple of days.

Filed Dec 30, 1997 · Transmission · OH

Consumer states that when the vehicle is put into drive it would hesitate. While driving the transmission went completly. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Sep 22, 1997 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Transaxle assembly failed, causing car to hesitate.