While driving temperature went up and vehicle started smoking due to a leaking engine head gasket. Also, vehicle had a faulty water pump and defective transmission. Dealer repaired vehicle. *ak
1994 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Experiencing problem with speedometer needle jumping whenever vehicle reaches 50 or more MPH. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
Transmission failed. Nlm
Transmission failed suddenly; replaced with rebuilt transmission and it failed 2 days later. Dealer not certain what to do; car had to be towed to them; car is completely unusable. Potentially dangerous because failure to accelerate is followed by sudden screeching and lurching forward.
After coming to a full stop, transmission will "disengage". When depressing gas pedal, vehicle will not move for several seconds, then will engage with a jolt. Sometimes, vehicle will not engage completely for up to 10 seconds. This has proven to be a safety hazard, especially when making left hand turns across oncoming traffic from a full stop, or when crossing a road from a full stop, as one does not know if the car will proceed in a normal fashion or if the transmission will prevent the car from clearing the roadway before oncoming traffic reaches you. This appears to be a known problem according to your other reports on this year/model.
Transmission failed to accelerate vehicle at a stoplight. Kicks into gear when acclerator is floored. Overdrive no longer works. Car will only run in regular drive. Also engine head gaskets were blown leaking onto spark plugs. Probably occurred prior to transmission problem. Car used to get to and from work. Minimal mileage.
This is the second time the transmission has given us problems, the first time was sept 1998 and the forward clutch piston was cracked and replaced at that time approx 23000 miles ago.
Speedometer failed and replaced on 5/98, replacement failed. Mjs
Car was taken to the dealer on 09/09/1999 when problem detected in starting the car. Upon attempting to start the engine, engine will crank and start but it stalled when key spring was let go at random basis. Dealer claimed to find the problem and replaced multifuction sw and ignition switch, and replaced battery and cleaned the terminals. This cost me $474 and the problem was not fixed. The car was taken back to the dealer on 09/13/1999. On 09/20/1999 dealer claimed that they found the problem and it was just the adjustment in safety switch. Dealer claimed that they fixed the problem. After that the problem did not go away and continue to happen on random basis. The dealer was contacted and dealer indicated that they will call me back when they are ready to fix this. As of 11/22/1999 I have not heard from fullerton ford dealer. The problem is worse now and I can not even start the car. So I called ford customer assistance at 1‑800‑392‑3673 and spoke with duane. I told him that dealership has unsuccessfully attempted to fix the problem. I described the car problem. I asked that ford motor company help dealer to identify and fix the problem since dealer was unsuccessful in fixing the problem and they don't seem to know what the problem is. Duane replied that only dealer is authorized to fix the problem, I should take my car back to the dealer and there is nothing ford motor comapny can do for me. I asked duane that what is the point in taking car back to the ford dealer when after two unsuccessful attempts they have not fixed. Duane repeated the earlier statement of taking car back to the dealer and that there is nothing ford motor co. Can do. As far as the cooling system goes, I asked the fullerton ford dealer to check the leaking coolant on 05/17/1999. They conducted pressure test and replaced coolant and told me that there is no leak. However as of 11/26/99 it still leaks upon starting the car near radiator.
Speedometer cable has failed for the third time.
Transmission failue on vehicle with only 23,000 original miles.
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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.
While driving vehicle about 55 MPH consumer could lose track of speed because the speedometer stopped working.
Head gasket,timing chain cover and water pump failed causing leakage of coolant. Yh
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Car was being operated on is highway at 70 MPH when the transmission failed,causing the car to lose all forward motion and coasted to a stop during rush hour.
When driving at 40 MPH transmission slipped, and vehicle would'nt go anywhere, and shut down completely.
The vehicle will not shift gears. When stopping the vehicle will jerk and downshift late. When on an incline and in drive position, the car will roll backwards. Dealer has vehicle now.
While driving transmission gear shifted from neutral into drive or reverse on its own. Been to dealer & was informed by mechanic aluminum clutch piston valve was split open & it needed to be replaced. Will be using a steel clutch pistion which will hold better.
There was know sign of transmission problems. Consumer took vehicle to have an oil change and the mechanic put the vehicle into gear and it would not shift. The dealer has been contacted.
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.
The aluminum piston within the transmission prematurely malfunctioned which caused the vehicle not to shift correctly. Please give any further details.
Due to a defective alumumin pistons, the automatic transmission between 1 and 3rd gears moves roughly which may cause a loss of vehicle control and a crash. Dealer replaced piston with steel piston. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Went to put foot on gas pedal vehicle didn't respond right way. Took vehicle to dealer found nothing wrong. Two weeks later, wife had the same problem was told by the dealer that it had a bad transmission.
While traveling 35 MPH the odometer would read 75 MPH. Dealer has beent contacted.
Forward strut gear which is made from aluminum has cracked, causing transmission to become faulty . Part has been redesigned, and is now made out of steel.
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While traveling vehicle would only travel 15-25 MPH and engine would make loud noise. Also, transmission failure/ ignition key slips when attempting to start vehicle, and replaced front brake rotors.
Automatic transmission which was made with aluminum pistons, malfunctioned, causing vehicle to stall/ rev and accelerate at high speeds. This may result in a crash.
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