I am curious if other ford automatic transmissions have failed at such low mileage.
1996 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Transmission failed at 38,000 miles. Ford was notified and didn't care because it was beyond their 36,000 mile warranty. The transmission was full of cracks, and had to have started before 36,000 mi. This was the second transmission I put into a ford car and would like to be reimbursed . I tried to get an appointment with a ford service center, but they were too busy. I took it to independent station . They had 4 other taurus' there for transmissions, all fairly new cars
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Transmssion failed while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH. No sign given during malfunction. Incident occurred at 62,990 miles. Asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter. *ak
The transmission did not shift into overdrive, and the check engine light came on. When it was brought into the garage (not the ford dealership), they put it on the computer and it showed a $12.00 prt and it was on the outer part of the transmission. A week later the part had still not come in, it was on back order through ford and it took 10 days to get here, when the garage went to do the work, it showed that it was quite far into the transmission, because I did not buy the extented warrantee, it is not covered. But this car has only 59.000 miles.
At 38,352 miles transmission completely malfunctioned also the transmission casing prematurely cracked. Please give any further details.
When driving at any speed vehicle isn't shifting properly and stalls. Also, and tire shake.
When vehicle accelerated transmission jerked hard. A recall has been issued on the vehicle, however this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer has been notfied.
While driving down the highway the transmission suddenly downshift. I immediately pulled to the shoulder of the highway and had to be towed to the repair shop. The transmission was replaced by an independent and not a factory dealer. A new transmission was purchased from laplace ford. From what I gather looking at service bulletines on my car transmission problems seem to be a common complaint. My car was manufactured in may of 1995. It was a program car from the dealer with the remainder of the factory warranty.
Complete transmission failure. Replaced entire assembly. Commonly reported on this model via internet and personal contacts that owned taurus'. Suggest manufacturer be held liable.
Transmission failed. Mjs
Transmission would not release from the park gear position. Had the vehicle towed to dealership for repair.
While driving the vehicle will lose power and not accelerate, dealer states that the gear in the transmission is what is causing the problem. Please give any further details.
The car was not running smoothly after intake manifold was replaced by dealer. Dealer did not find anything wrong with car upon complaint. This problem could have resulted in serious injury had it occurred at a higher speed.
Automatic transmission/overdrive is very hard to downshift when vehicle hits bumps on the road. Had been in the shop for repairs. Problem has not improved, but is getting steadily worse.
Have contacted cal worthington numerious time. Unable to resolve issue. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Reverse does not work leasing car have only had it for and half this should not be a problem already the car is only 3 yrs old..
Transmission is down shifting on it's own and RPM's go up, engine sounds as if you are puttng it in neutral, but car does not always slow down. Overdrive does not seem to be working. Change transmission filter last year, checked fluid levels they are full.
Transmission slipping.
At 61,000 miles a malfunction has ocurred within the transmission which causes the vehicle, when coming to a stop, to go into neutral even if the vehicle is in drive. Also, after stepping on the accelrator pedal the vehicle will jump, and proceed in drive. Dealership claimed that it was because owner did not change the transmission fluid, owner later discovered that there were some recalls for different VIN#s. *ak.et.
Transmission is malfunctioning which may cause loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information.
Transmission failed for no particular reason. Ford will not stand behind the product.
After transmission failure (5) weeks after the purchase of the car jackson ford immediately claimed ford had no liabilty regarding this issue. After searching the internet we discovered there is a major problem concerning this particular transmission and are starting to investigate our options. Please respond if you have any further information.
Automatic transmission: transmission went out at 50,600 miles due to a faulty forward piston in the transmission. Dealer replaced transmission with rebuilt transmission at vehicle owner's expense. Transmission had not been driven hard or had not pulled an excess load. Would like investigation to see if more vehicles are experiencing the same problem and to see if a recall is necessary. Suspension: popping sound in front suspension when turning. Rough riding. Dealer said needs subframe bushings and struts (47331 miles).
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle. Whenever it is at a stop gear shifter has to be moved back and forth before vehicle would move. Dealer notified.
Transmission, radiator, and water pump all replaced in first 66k. This car has been very expensive to maintain. I am forced to purchase my next car from japan or europe. So much for supporting the american economy.
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This is the second 1996 ford taurus that I have owned. I traded the first one for my current vehicle when it was about to get its third transmission installed. I have had the transmission replaced in my present taurus at 26800 miles(approx.) and have developed a transmission fluid leak in this transmission. I am approaching my wits end with this situation and would like to know what can be done. I am receiving no help from my dealer. Thanks.
Rear brake makes grinding that dealer can't duplicate.
Transmision failed causing vehicle to stall.
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