Consumer stated that, the radiator and antifreeze bottle recovery unit failed and was replaced.
1996 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Transmission shifts at high RPM during 2-3 shift. Problem continues to worsen. I was told by dealer that he could not duplicate the problem. But that it might be a shift computer problem. Problem increases as temperature of engine increases, such as driving for more than 40 minutes in a warm climate. At engine start, noticing the car lurches forward as engine just starts to motor.
Engine check light on the front panel lights up when car is turned on. The "od" or overdrive blinks when the car is driven at/or above 60mph. We took the car to the dealer and we payed 80 dollars for a check-up (ford dealer located on 46-12 northern blvd,, astoria queens, ny). Three hours later they told me that the car had a malfunction in the transmission. Hence, the transmission had to be changed and the cost was $2,300 dollars. They needed to know immediately! I refused because the cost seemed to high and I wasn't completely sure if this was really the problem. I then took it to a mechanic dealing with transmissions only. They told me that the transmission had nothing to do with the light trouble. They weren't able to solve the problem not even by using the computer. I decided to take it to another agency (friend of mine) who knows about transmissions. He said that he had fixed many tauruses before, but had never encountered such a problem. Finally, I decided call ford to find out about this problem. They simply told me to take it to the dealer, which I had already at first. I took it back to another ford dealer located at the opposite end of northern blvd. They told me the same thing as the last ford dealer. After all this confusion, I decided to ignore the problem. It's been about a year and a half and I have been to florida and back already two times from my home (new york). I use the car on a daily basis. I am very upset and confused about all of this. I really want to know what is going on and I think I deserve an explanation the ford company. I sent in this information to you people (the federal safety agency) to see if you can help me out on this problem. Thank you for your attention! -carlos.
Cable appears to be appoximately too long under dash causing sharp bend as it goes through firewall and excessive binding, and eventual failure of cable which causes car to jump out of gear.
The vehicle has experienced transmission failure, consumer is requesting ford to repair due to ford having knowledge of the transmission defect, however ford will not reimburse due to the model year of the vehicle only 1994 and 1995 model years are covered under the warranty.
Transmission failed.
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Transmission is shifting hard into 1st and 2nd gear.
I liked the car when I bought it , but am wondering if I bought a lemon
I have had problems especially with my heads and transmission since I've gotten the car!
While traveling vehicle would lose all transmission, and vehicle would not travel forward. Dealer has replaced transmission. Please provide further information.
When vehicle was placed in park, and when it was started later in the day, vehicle was unable to move. Shifter cable broke, causing consumer not to be able to change any of the gears. *ak shifter cable braking is due to design flaw and many other consumers had this problem. The manufacturer did not issue recall notice but is aware of the problem.
Car stalls at stop lights or when slowing down to make a turn on hot summer days. Transmission slips in fourth gear.
At 39,500 miles the overdrive in my car's transmission stopped working while I was driving at highway speed with my wife and infant daughter in the car. It was not only dangerous but now it's a major financial burden. Ford has been getting away with making these dangerously, sub-par transmissions for about a decade. Why has nobody stopped them? Would somebody please do something?
I really don't know where to begin but, to say that I need to somehow speak to a ford sales person regarding the car. Since I purchased the car from the dealer in 1998 with only 18,000 miles on it, it has been in and out of the auto shop dealer auto shop for many things with this car...I spent quite alot of money to fix the complaints and made numerous complaints but without success. The company that sold me the car is no longer in existent and promises to replace certain parts didnt come through because of the closure of the business.. This car has cost me alot and I can't seem to get any answers to the situation. The company has gone through 4 service dept managers caring for the car and yet, they still didnt fix the problem during the time of warranty and now that there is no warranty they closed business...the biggest and major problem with this car since I have obtained the car was the transmission and torq converter and I want to know if there is any other complaints about this model...please help me...thank you. No safety defect listed.
When vehicle comes to a stop it jumps into neutral. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
On automatic transmission we were driving and engine check light came on and wouldn't go faster than 45, cam sensor, camshaft, died rough idle, egr sensor bad, service engine soon light, dies at stops and slow downs, fuel pump doesnt hold pressure, long crank time no turn over till about a minute service engine soon light came on.
Transmission began shifting in and out of neutral. Followed by hard shifts between 1st & 2nd gear and 2nd & 3rd gear. Returned to service center that rebuilt tranny in '99. They replaced shift solenoids and that corrected shifting. Shop foreman indicated tranny would still not lockout(torque converter would not lock out). He indicated this could cause overheating and premature failure of transmission. He could not get any trouble codes. Was able to disconnect computer and manually lockout torque converter. Went to ford online service assistance and received a message stating that some computers for these transmissions had been flashed to not lock out and there should be a notice on the radiator stating so. There is no notice on the radiator. Suggested taking to dealer for re-flash of computer. Existing condition could potentially lead to additional transmission problems. If this is accurate this defect should be corrected by the manufacturer. This vehicle has had frequent temperature fluctuations also that may be related. The coolant requires twice yearly flush due to build up of rust.
4th gear failed, transmission rebuilt.
While backing out of parking space and shifting into drive, vehicle would not travel. Dealer stated that cable was broken.
Transmission doesn't shift correctly. When pulling off from stop sign vehicle appears to change gears, but then goes into neutral. Vehicle has been to dealer for repairs, but dealer has no remedy for problem.
Transmission failure while driving.
Transmisson trouble: buzzing coming from transmission. Vechicle has been in the dealers 7 times for repeated same problem. Solenoid in the transmission has been replaced twice. Problem still exists. Dealers is going back to ford. Dealer feels I need a new transmission. How can this be with a car under 21,000 miles??I have also had repeated problem with discolored fluids due to a cooling system problem which a recall was issured and a cooling kit was installed. My main concern is the possibility of damage to motor please advise. I have been working with the dealers service manager on the transmission issue.
Ford was notified and I was told that the problem was mine and not theirs. No safety defect listed in summary.
While changing gears from park to drive vehicle would jump out of gear without indication. Dealer has been notified. Owner paid for repairs to transmission and seeks reimbursement. *ak
Transmission fluid leaked. Yh
Transmission began making whirring sound. Repair estimated at $1400+ to rebuild transmission.
Interlock system inside steering column failed causing the vehicle to roll backward while in park causing damage to 2 vehicles. Nlm
While driving transmission could get real hard to shift gear when switching from park to drive. This will be the third transmission and powertrain control module for this vehicle.
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