Vehicle feels like it does not wan't to go into gear. When vehicle finally goes into gear consumer's foot is pressed so far down on gas that vehicle will take off really fast. Consumer states serious harm may occur.
1994 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Speedodmeter will jump up/ down and around on dashboard. Odmeter will go up to 90mph and will be stuck. Dealership has replaced this speedodmeter three times.
Transmission will not engage unless accelerator is depressed to high RPM level which results in sudden vehicle movement.
Transaxle and torque converter failed, transmission had to be completely rebuilt.
Dealer sta ted,service bulletin issued to replace with steel piston but not a recall this defect allows transmission to repeatly jump out of gear.ted that the forward clutch piston in transmission is cracked
Vehicle quietly slipped out of drive at 60 MPH on freeway; was able to coast to the next exit ramp; came to complete stop and put car in park and then shifted through all forward gears and reverse with no result. Car towed to a ford dealer in neighborhood.
After replacing the transmission because the cylinder broke in half my electrical system isn't working. Nobody can find the problem.
The speedometer failed prematurely and the consumer wants investigation to be initiated as there were service bulletins (99-7-9) issued by the manufacturer concerning this problem, consumer is on his third speedometer unit. *yh
Head gasket problems-temperature gauge reads hot regularly. Must stop on side of road to check engine. $2,000+ to repair-mileage is 20,000 mi. Past recall warranty. Figures!
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The transmission forward clutch piston was cracked while stopped at a traffic light causing the vehicle not to move. Nlm
My son bought this car from his grandparents. It was originally bought brand new from dick masheter ford in columbus, oh. The mileage was at 50,000 when the transmission went out and the ford dealer in johnstown, ohio told us that 1994 taurus's have one of the most unreliable transmissions that ford had produced and that they have serviced a lot of taurus transmissions. The cost for my 19 year old son on a car that should have not needed any major work was $2,100 for a re-built transmission from aamco in reynoldsburg, ohio. My son owns the car and his name is [xxx], I am his mother [xxx].*ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle experienced an intermittent problem with shifting in high gear at highway speed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that problem was not cover under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
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.
Transmission slips while slowing down,turning, and then accelerating.
Timing cover gasket leaking coolant. Dealer evaluated head gasket under owner transmission; found coolant leak. Ford and dealer won't otification. Reported oil & transmission leaks, said head gasket ok. Anotther garage fixed oil/repair as part of engine cooling problems with 3.8l engine cooling system.
Transmission failed without any warning. Contacted repair shop they stated that it has been happening a lot to this year and model of vehicle
Transmission failed.
The consumer rebuilt the transmission due to a faulty input piston, the mechanic stated that this was a common failure in the transmission design and replaced the aluminum piston which was too weak with a steel piston, consumer is requesting a recall be issued due to the defective piston.
Transmission failed, possibly due to cracked piston that controls gears. *ak fwd clutch piston inside the fwd clutch drum had cracked. The problem is wide spread with these kinds of vehicles.
This vehicle has been in my possession since coming into service in july 1994. It was a fleet vehicle, owned by ge fleet and leased to honeywell. In 1998, the speedometer failed at approximately 76,000 miles. It was replaced at my companys expense. I purchased the vehicle in july 1999. In september of this year, with approximately 112,800 miles (only 36,800 miles on the replaced speedometer), it failed again. Ford has issued two tsbs. The first in 1997, tsb 97-12-5 and the second in 1999, 99-7-9. The service manager at sheehy ford in richmond va, (mr. Ron crenshew), acknowledged that the repairs dictated under fords tsbs did not correct the problem. In fact, failures have occurred at twice the rate. Clearly ford is selling defective parts, both original and replacement. I have tried to work this out with them, only to have policy warranty spouted at me. They need to fix this. Ill pay the labor. The part is over $500. This is absurd. We now have a safety issue since it is impossible to accurately determine the speed of the vehicle. I need your help. Thank you. Michael e. Cummings midlothian va.
Air conditioner failed.
My taurus stops running within ten minutes of being put into overdrive or on cruise control. It also stops running in hot climates. I have no warning to when the vehicle will stop and I must navigate to the side of the highway. Dealor mechanic suggested it was my transmission. I beleive it to be the same problem the cars in ca are being recalled for. Thank you.
Vehicle always maintained. Complete transmission failure including torque converter and planetary gear. Rebuilt and driven 4 days, planetary gear package failed again! Notifying ford. Unacceptable!!
Transmission failed with very little mileage, consumer requests reimbursement.
Believe that manufacturer's. Suggested maintenance interval is too long and results in failure of components due to prolonged heavy use conditions and large service interval, recommend less than half of current transmission service interval to prevent early failures.
The motor mounts failed.
Transmission is jumping out of gear, dealer informed consumer that the transmission will soon need to be replaced.
Ford initially rejected coverage for head gasket, I recv'd recall letter. This is 3rd transmission on 6yr old vehicle. Trans would jerk forward before complete failure
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 !!!
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