Difficulty scheduling transaxle recall repair.
1996 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Car sold without recall work being performed.
The dealer doesn't have the tools to finish the transmission repair and the consumer has notified the manufacturer about the tools. Please describe details.
On normal road conditions when coasting or braking at a low speed the vehicle has a very rough downshift. Dealer is aware of problem but has no solution.
Transmission failed.
Recall #96s51, dealer having a hard time getting the part.
No parts have been received, they were ordered on 10-29-96 for recall-96v176000. *ak consumer stted had not been contacted in over a month.
Taken to dealer (3) times for transmission failures and problem is still occurring. Dealer stated that the problem cannot be rectified because another solution from the manufacturer is needed. 96v086000
Received recall letter #96v176000, made an appointment a week ago, took car on appt date, dealer informed driver that there were no parts available to fix this car , have had transmission problems. Please describe .
When car is in park position it jumps out of park, received recall letter #96v176000, took car to dealer , dealer said that vehicle wasn't in the recall . Please describe .
Transmission slips.
While driving at 70mph vehicle turned off almost causing an accident.this occurred due to a defective transmission sensor that failed. Car is 3 weeks old.
Power steering failed.
Transmission recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts (96v‑086).
Dealership is not complying with the recall letter and are not following the instructions that are stated.*ak
Difficulty obtaining proper tools to perform transaxle recall repair..
Car was idling in the driveway when it slipped out of park into neutral and began to roll back.
Transmission shifts dangerously, causing vehicle to stall.
Hood misaligned.
Rear axle broke while driving down the road. Please describe.
After parking the vehicle and removing the key, vehicle rolled away.
Car bounces slightly when accelerating.
1) vehicle rolled from parking space 30 feet upon slight incline, w/steering wheel locked and gear shift still in park. Please describe details.
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