When vehicle almost stopped and then accelerates there is a long hesitation. Dealer reports transmission failure perhaps due to engine mount failure.
1994 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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I was driving on the interstate when the traffic came to a complete stop due to an accident. When I went to accelerate my car would not go. Then all of a sudden it would go. This in my mind was a dangerous scenario. Finally, I ended up paying 1197. Because the transmission was diagnosed as failing. This should not happen with a vehichle at 67,000 miles nor should this element of danger occur. Please help me if you can.
When driving and shifting gears consumer can hear a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, when applying the brakes, the noise is there sometimes. Consumer can't determine the problem.
While driving vehicle went into the neutral position due to aluminum pistons in automatic transmission. It almost caused an accident. Please provide further information.
Automatic transmission failed without notice, began slipping and the car would not move forward.
Transmission repaire required: master assembly with seals, overdrive band, forward piston, epc celenoid, lube kit, low servo piston, fluid and filter, torque converter.
I've read many consumer complaints on this component, 46k mi is very premature for transmission failure
Trans axle problem causes the foward and reverse gears to work erratically. When driving and coming to a complete stop, gears do not pick back up, and the reverse gear does not pick up. The dealer has been contacted and refuses to cover cost of repairs. *ak
After traveling at hwy speed for 5-6 hrs I stopped for traffic light.started up in first gear and raced when it shifted to second gear and didn't go anywhere. Nemer ford in glen falls said internal problem. Said out of warranty, and had repaired by bocchi's, an independant shop. Transmission diagnosed by rebuilder as having plenatary shaft failure due to inadequate lubrication. As per repair shop this tranny didn't have large enough oil lines to critical parts such as planatary gear. Ford denies problems with their trannies and said it was my problem due to the date it happened.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed to engage from stop. When finally ingaged would jerk and shift and over rev. Speedometer would not work at all.
Automatic transmission is slipping which may result in an accident or loss of vehicle control. Dealer will replace the transmission system.
Shifter cable will not go into low when downshifting.
While traveling at 40mph, the car shifted from drive to first gear, throwing both my son and wife forward, my son hit the dash board, and my wife into the steering wheel. My wife at the was scared, that she even let out a scream. This is to me a serious safety concern. Potentially a person could lose control of their car.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. Vehicle hesitates to switch gears, and at times lunges forward. The manufacturer has been contacted.
The transmisssion was recalled on the 1991 - recall # 94m84 - listed as irratic transmission operation - the 1994 model has the same failure. Ford refuses to recall the year. The only recall they show on this year was in 1997 for a hose and it was constrained by time & mileage. Mechanics everywhere are aware of all the transmission problems on the ford taurus of any year. Please call me with any help you may have. As a middle class family with 3 kids we can not afford the $1500 (min.) + it will cost to pay for this. Especially since we still have a bank note on the car for 2 more years. This is a concern for many people in the same situation. Is it fair for a company & mechanics to know of these problems but still continue to charge & not recall. Please help the average american
Whenever driving transmission would skip & make loud banging noises. Vehicle was drivable & was able to shift the gears. Took to transmission specialist, said that the aluminum piston is defective and can lead to transmission failure. *ak
Speedodmeter is making a frying noise
While driving at 40 MPH the vehicle slowed down. Vehicle started moving at 5 MPH, and there was loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle due to the transmission slipping.
Transmission failed to operate while driving. Consumer believed this is also mfr. Defect for vehicle with only 76000 miles of wear. Dealer not contacted at this time.
While driving at 60 MPH the vehicle stopped, car was towed to shop. Mechanic stated the transmission is defective, inspection of transmission is being done .
Vehicle jumped out of gear while parked causing the vehicle to roll and hit a stone fence resulting in injury to two passengers inside.
Transmission failed to operate. Vehicle needed to run for a while before transmission went into gear. At times consumer would have to apply the accelerator pedal before transmission would go into gear. Dealer notified.
Checked for a tsb on this; found bsn 94-24-7 with a date of 11/94, and the federal safety agency item number of sb037759. Please forward any information concerning this matter to the address provided. Thank you for your assistance...
Transmission slipping-sticking in gear, real jerky when slowing down- took to mechanic and was told needed new transmission
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.
While driving the vehicle stopped without warning due to a malfunction within the transmission which caused the vehicle not to go forward or backward. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle would make noises while driving. Took vehicle to dealer. Transmission was dead & needed water. Also, water pump & engine head gasket needed replacing. Service bulletin #98mo1 for head gasket.
Clutch piston/clutch pack/drive chain, and epc solenoid failed.
Clutch piston failure.
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