Bolts holding automatic transmisson is rubbing against power steering return alignment hose. If there is too much friction it could cause a potential fire. Deaeler has been notified.
1998 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Transmission blew a seal and the fluid poured out of vehicle. Engine light kept coming on. Vehicle bucked when changing gears. Dealer stated vehicle was repaired. Vehicle still bucks and the light still comes on. Transmission slips and hesitates. *jg
While driving 50 MPH the vehicle started slowing down. Transmission had failed without prior warning. Dealer determined there were metal pieces in the pan.
I puchase this program car with 19,089 , it came with the original factory of 36/36,000 mi. Warranty. I also purchased an extended warranty of 72 months of 60,000 miles. About 500 miles after I first pickup my car the transmission started slipping, I took it to the dealership and they found nothing wrong with it when they put it on their computer. Then they tried to move it. The transmission had completely burned up, and had to be rebuilt. The next time the transmission started having trouble, was on aug 28, 2001, at 55,000 miles. The car started experiencing periods where it wouldn't engage, had extended shifts, or shift harshly. When I took it to the local ford dealership, I was told that the transmission need to be replaced, this is 36,311 miles after the first transmission was replaced. When I asked ford are they going to extend this warranty beyond the 12/12000 they told me there is no need. I check another website http://www.autosafety.org and found out that geartrain meltdown, and cracks in the foward clutch piston, has plague ford taurus's since 1986.
Engine will not shift into high gear sometimes. Car will hesitate when shifting and sometimes the gear selecter says it is in gear but car will not move.
When this car is running more than 40minutes, the engine "bucks"/jerks/hesitates and is not responsive--as if it would stall but never does, 'though the dash "trouble" lights blink for 1/2 second each time. This was repeated 2-3 times at each of 5 seprate incidents. I had the engine checked with a scanner at my regular mechanic's place and the transmission checked at a reliable transmissions specialist. Nothing found. Various road tests could not reproduce this experience. I did replace the fuel filter. Other incidents occurred 6/21 about 15-min. Later after being stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic for 20 minutes on a 55-60mph route I always use. The 3rd incident was 7/6, accelerating after a full-stop intersection. 4th&5th were on 7/8 when driving @25-30mph, but driving for a while. I do notice after driving 15-20 minutes regularly, the automatic shift @between 35-40mph hesitates. I have been keeping my highest speeds down to 60mph or less, and usually driving no more than 1/2hr. Each trip. I'm afraid to take a long trip for fear the car will hesitate, lose power, or slow down in heavy expressway traffic. I am concerned for my safety.
Engine light will come on, and speedometer and odometer fail to function while vehicle is in operation. Dealership has examined vehicle, and could not reproduce problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle having shifting problems. Vehicle transmission failed while in the middle of an intersection. Transmission failed due to electronic failure. Mechanic stated due to defect. From manufactuer.
Speedometer would agitate while driving, unable to determine correct speed. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle is put into park gear engine will rev up to 3500 - 4000 rpms. Only way to stop this is to turn vehicle off. Also, when traveling down road at any given speed after he taking foot off accelerator, vehicle will accelerate suddenly. Brakes have to be pressed to slow vehicle down, happens randomly as well. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle has no compression braking, it freewheels on downhill grades by as much as 25mph. This is very dangerous and will lead to premature brake replacement.
The forward clutch piston went out causing vehicle not to move into gear once stopped.
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While driving in rain windshield wipers stopped working. Took vehicle to dealer who informed consumer that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. Part not available due to ford changing design, trying to get part. *ak transmission failed.
I was at a stop when the engine lunged ahead and died,at the time I had my foot on the brake. It repeated this 3 other times. The repiring dealer said the ground cable for the PCM was lose causing the engine to lose control. The lunging was quite violent.
Transmission does not shift smoothly / jerks forward when placed in park / skips gears.
2-year old vehicle with major transmission problems. Per independent repair shop, problem was a factory defect--only explanation. I will proceed to place a complaint with ford motor company requesting reimbursement in full!
Cruise control does not hold speed while going up and down inclines, fluctuation is 15 to 50 miles MPH, too extreme.
When consumer traveled on the highway rpms registered as high as 4 . Then, rpms went back down to zero when consumer shut the vehicle off. Also, consumer noticed a loud noise underneath the engine when shifting gears. Noise sounded like something was going to drop from underneath the vehicle.*ak the vehicle accelerated as high as 4000 RPM's when in park. It appears that the transmission or the engine falling out. The vehicle is still under warranty but can't be fixed.
To, whom it my concern . I bought a brand new ford taurus in 1998 with in the first two years of owning the car we've had new rotors put on the car twice this wil be the third time it will be going into the shop for front brakes . Each time I go they tell me that (the are just warped and we will replace them for you at no charge ) . But , after having the car back for a couple of week the same sever shuttering happens . This has been and on going problem from the start . The brakes on this car are not capable of handling the weight of the car. The second concern is the way the car s trans is shifting , also leaks . In 99 I had a ford shop look at the trans . They said the speed sensor was leaking they replaced it free of charge but , when the car shifts gears aruond a corner at idle or coasting and I go to step into the gas it like its in neutal this makes me feel as if I'm not in control of the car . Just a note I love ford but, I've not had any luck in fixing any of these probles. Thanks sincerly james quinn.
1. Need complete new transmission, 2nd gear burned up with only normal wear and tear. 2. Doon and door ajar lights won't go off, interior panal lights won't come on and I get shocked every time I close the door after exiting. 3. Gear shift column broke while car was in park shifting to drive.
Vibration in the engine area due to broken transmission mount. Yh
Key was in igintion with engine turned off when a 4-year old child moved shift lever from park to neutral without applying brakes, causing vehicle to roll.
Vehicle is stalling and the RPM valves are going up. Ehicle kicks into gear and shifts very hard.
Passenger's side air bag deployed unexpectedly, causing the vehicle not to respond to any of its function. Also, brakes and transmission shifter failed; and key was stuck in the ignition, causing the vehicle to coast into a tree and then flip over. Dealer has been contacted.
Gear shift indicator failed.
While driving 20 MPH the front wheels locked up,causing the vehicle to go into a intermittent skid. In addition, dealer replaced the transmission cooling lines which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.
Consumer experiencing transmission problem ; whenever vehicle is coasting and needs to accelerate, vehicle would hesitate before acceleratio. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that transmission / onboard computer was not programming incorrectly. Dealer put in another transmission, but problem still occurs. Dealer informed consumer nothing could be done.
Vehicle at first wouldn't shift into gear. Stepped on the brakes and downshifting, it jerked. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
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