While coming down highway at 55 MPH vehicle suddenly went into neutral. Cause unknown. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated transmission needed work. *ak. Consumer stated the transmission gear box would not shift, the mechanic stated the transmission planetary failed the transmission box had to be rebuilt, also the check engine light illuminated but the mechanic could not find anything wrong.
1994 Ford Taurus: stuck in gear or won't shift
7 of the 918 complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 33 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transmission failure. It would shift out of gear at stops. Then delay going into gear and finally lunge into gear violently. Sometimes it would not go into gear.
Vehicle would not shift out of park until the ignition is turned off and then on again.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Brake shift interlock
- Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with AX4S...
- Subject regarding remanufactured AX4S sho transaxles built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures
- Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Taurus won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1994 Ford Taurus?
7 of 918 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Taurus (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 33 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Taurus
Transmission failure 73Stalling 62Headlights 42Overheating 40Jerking 27Fire or smoke 24No deployment 23Slipping 22Engine failure 21Fuel pump 16Coil spring 15Sudden acceleration 15Adaptive cruise 13Brake failure 11Hesitation 10Wipers 10Tire blowout 9Harsh shifting 8Knocking 7Loss of power 7Check engine light 6Door locks 6ABS 5Won't start 5
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