The transmission repeatedly slips.
1994 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Automatic transmission failure, no drive no reverse condition. Failure of aluminum clutch piston and other components.
Transmission failure, rebuilt installed, now rebuilt is failing at 20,000 miles, slow to up-shift, down-shifts hard, herky-jerky below 40 MPH.
Axod transmission slips out of gear at stop.
Transmission failed. Yh
I was told that the water pump busted, I need a thermostat, and that my gears (linkage) want shift.
When comming up to a stop sign/light the car will slip out of drive and not go back in for awhile. Was informed by mechanic that several technical bulletins were available from ford stating that the alumnium piston inside the transmission were cracking and suggested that they be replaced with a rebuilt transmission with a steel piston. This replacement is costing me $2,300.00. If ford knows that this is a problem why do they continue to manuf. Ford taurus' with these defective pistions.
Transmission piston cracked, causing vehicle to surge forward. Also, on an incline vehicle would jump into reverse while in drive. Motor mounts completely destroyed as well. Ford does not accept responsibility for any of the problems. *ak
Forward clutch piston had cracked. Vehicle was on a hill at a stoplight. Light changed & vehicle failed to move forward. It went backwards before it caught & then forward. Ford had 2 tsbs on clutch plate, but dealership failed to repair clutch.
Transmission piston cracked , causing the vehicle to surge forward. On an incline vehicle goes into reverse while in drive. Manufacturer has been notified.
Trans axle failure; first commenced at 19,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and replaced it with the same model( # f4dz7000brm) under warranty within one week of repair, trans axle seal failed. Four years later within 68,000 miles, problem reoccurred. Dealer refused to repair / replace trans axle because warranty expired. Problem was due to the same faulty parts.
When applying gas from a stop position, car hesitates, then suddenly accelerates into intersection. Dealer repaired the transmission. *ak
Engine had smelled hot on prior occasions when climbing hills but did not register hot. Mechanic did not think it was a problem. Transmission downshifted at inappropriate times (ie highway speeds) and mechanic replaced motor mounts. Now transmission will not shift higher than 1st gear.
Transmission failed prematurely.
When consumer put vehicle in gear it didn't move. The forward clutch piston in the transmission failed, requiring overhaul of automatic transmission. Repairs made at owner's cost. Ford aware of the problem, but doesn't know how to fix it. *ak
Transmission stayed in 1st gear. Left message at manufacturer. They returned phone call stating that there were no recalls & they were unaware of the problem.
When making a turn with the vehicle, it will go into idle, then reengage.
When stopped at a light or stop sign transmission does not shift into gear. When light changes car does not move. Then after waiting a period of time 10 to 60 seconds, the car jerks onto gear and then the driver can proceed. The same situation occurs when backing up. The problem does not occur until the engine warms up.
While traveling uphill after making a stop, and upon depressing the gas pedal, vehicle would not travel. Then transmission kicked in, and vehicle started traveling. Transmission needed to be repaired, owner was told that this was common from 93-97. *ak
Head gasket blew leaving me stranded on highway, the transmission failed and locked up on the highway causing the car to slow rapidly as if braking leaving me to cross several lanes of traffic to pull over to the shoulder where I was stranded.
Consumer stopped for a stop light and vehicle died, took to a mechanic and they said it was transmission. *ak
Vehicle experiencing problem with speedometer operating erratically. Replacement have been made on two occasions within 30,000 miles. But problem reoccurred presently at 68,000 miles. Dealer notified,and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While driving on highway engine check light came on. Pulled over and was towed to the dealer. They put in a new engine. Also, upon going down the street it felt like vehicle was not in gear and was coasting. Towed to a local mechanic, and he rebuilt the transmission.
Transmission failures (2nd now) include intermittent neutral conditions at 65 MPH. Steering problem is something that my dealer has yet to ,but is reproducible.
Consumer stated that there was a cracked piston insde transmission. Dealership had to overhaul entire transmission because mechanic saw more damage then it was anticipated.
On or about 2/26/2000 while driving in aiken, sc I attempeted to make a left hand turn and my car disengaged while in gear and my car was almost hit by a semi-tractor truck. My father and my husband have had it checked out by qualified mechanics, and they tell us it is the forward clutch piston in the transaxle. There have been technical service bullitens (tsb) put out by ford motor company since 1991 about this problem. I feel that they made my car with a defective part and both myself and me two chirlren could have been killed if it hadn't been for the alert truck driver. Ford has been aware of the problem through tsb's 91-5-7,92-1-4,92-26a-6, 93-9-11 and 94-24-7 which even tells the dealers not to use the aluminum piston and if they have any in stock to return them to the parts depot for credit. My father mr. Bob patterson has contacted the police department lawyer who has reviewed the tsb 94-24-7 and he feels that ford is totally responsible for the repair of the vehicle. Mr. Patterson has called the dealer who refered him to ford customer service 1‑800‑392‑3673(joy) who stated it was out of warranty and that they could do nothing about it. He further contacted mr. Ron sumner ford moter company priority section 313‑322‑3000 who said it was up to the dealer to initiate any action to get assistance and then stated that he didn't think ford would offer any. When your office was mentioned he said that ford wasn't scared of you. Also he would not put me in contact with mr. Jaques nasser (ceo ford) when asked to for further assistance. In calling back the dealer and talking to mr. Satcher he stated that it was not his responsiblity to contact ford for a customer complaint, but ford's responsibility to act to it. As a certified accident reconstructionist for the state of south carolina I ask how many fatal accidents involving ford vehicle have been listed as driver error just because the investigator didn't know of this situation.
Cruise control failed to release when brakes were tapped to slow down. Also, there were no rear brake lights, and vehicle failed to shift out of park. Would need to apply brakes to edge vehicle to shift. Took vehicle to mechanic for repairs. Owner has parts. *ak
Transmission failure was due to an aluminum ring being eaten up inside transmission. Ring was replaced with a steel ring. Dealer notified.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Speedometer needle fluctuates back and forth. Also, the needle does not move until after the vehicle has driven for at least 30 minutes. Dealership has been contacted about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. There is a service bulletin for ths problem # 97-12-5 . Repairs not covered under warranty and consumer wants ford to cover cost of repairs. *ak
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