1997 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH, the transmission failed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road then towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 97v097000, regarding the automatic transmission. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · IL

I own a 97 ford taurus wagon, I purchased it used from a non ford dealer in 2000 with 43,900 miles on it. In may 2001 I had to have a new transmission put in at 54,000. Miles. Now in august 2005 at 112,000 miles another transmission has to be put in. I definitely think there is some type of problem or defect with the transmissions if the car is not even 10 yrs old & is going on it's 3rd transmission. Ford did replacement of the previous transmission, told me it was a new one.

Filed Jun 16, 2005 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · OH

Dt: consumer has 40000 miles on vehicle and vehicle had to 3 transmissions. Consumer was driving to florida on the interstate and the vehicle stopped. Vehicle was towed because it would not pull. This was at 27, 000 miles. At 40000 miles the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid in the garage. Vehicle is in garage to have the power steering rack replaced, when consumer was told that the leak was transmission fluid he needed a new transmission. Vehicle has been to dealer often for different repairs. Consumer was told that there was no warranty. Consumer has had all recalls repaired on vehicle. Dealer told consumer that there may be something else in car causing transmission to fail. Vehicle is driven less than 4000 miles a year. Vehicle was purchased used with about 20,000 miles. Consumer owned vehicle for 6 years. Same dealer has done all repairs on vehicle, except one transmission because vehicle broke down in lima, ohio. This was done by ford dealership.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Transmission · 3,800 miles · KY

When driving the transmission failed and the consumer lost power. The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. Please provide more information. *jb *er

Filed Sep 29, 2004 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · NC

Vehicle stalls momentarily and then suddenly jumps into gear while driving. The transmission was replaced 14 months ago at a cost to me of $2684 and now I'm told it needs to be replaced.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Transmission · IL

Consumer stated that while driving vehicle stopped. First, had it towed to his home. Consumer will have vehicle towed to a dealer later. Transmission failed. After vehicle stopped consumer turned it off and turned it back on. When he turned it back on and tried to put the vehicle in gear, it would not go into gear.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · DC

Transmission problems with 1997 taurus wagon.*mr one of the bearings in the transmission failed and damaged the entire transmission.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NY

While driving vehicle stopped accelerating, jerked backward, then forward. This was caused by internal automatic transmission failure, per the dealership. Transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · PA

I am sending a copy of a letter I sent to various news stations and agencies. It?s in regard to a problem that arose concerning my ford car. I purchased a 1997 ford taurus in march 1997 from springfield ford in delaware county. The car came with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty. In march of 2000 I purchased an extended warranty for three more years at the cost of $1,000. In july 2000, with less than 30,000 miles, the transmission failed and had to be overhauled. If I "didn't" purchase the warranty it would have cost me in excess of $2,000. Well, the extended warranty ran out on 3-31-03. On 5-21-03 the transmission went again. It is going to cost $2,800 to replace. The car is six years old and has less then 50,000 miles on it. I have talked to several certified mechanics that all agree that this shouldn't have happen. Either ford co. Has a bad transmission for this type taurus or the problem was never fixed right the first time. When I contacted ford h.q. They hadn?t heard of any problems with their transmissions. And springfield ford said there?s nothing they can do, even after I mentioned we have bought three cars in six years from them, it really didn't matter. In conclusion, I just wanted to say that I have five kids at home and really don?t have $2,800 lying around. If this is the way one of america?s biggest corporations stands behind their products, well now I know why people are buying imported cars and from now on myself and my family will be one of them. Thanks for your time, any help or feedback you could give me a call would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, [xxx] phone # home- [xxx]\t# work- [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · CA · crash

We have had to replace the transmission three times since we have had the car. It first went out four months after we got the car. We got this car in may of 2001 from ugly duckling car sales now known as drivetime. This car is definitely a lemon. I think it has been in some major accidents....

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Transmission · 84,900 miles · IL

Transmission failure,keeps slipping and shifting up and down while drivingat 65mph. It will shift down to second gear.

Filed May 8, 2003 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · IL

The automatic transmission failed to shift properly. *jb when coming to a complete stop at a stop light, etc., the transmission disengages, especially to the overdrive position. The vehicle won't move unless the vehicle revved. The problem can immediately be corrected by turning off the engine in park and restarting. This problem usually will occur 3-4 time per day. The dealer cannot duplicate.