Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. While decelerating to 25 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The vehicle would change gears and drive in reverse, but it would not drive forward. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic and he stated that there was internal transmission failure (code p0401egr) and suggested that the transmission be overhauled for $2,500. There were no warning indicators present before the transmission failed. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
1999 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Problem went from bad to worse within 6 days. I took the car to 5 car mechanics including the ford dealership. All agreed that the problem is major mechanical failure within the transmission. Repair would require the replacement of the transmission or overhaul. No crashes or injuries resulted from the failed transmission.
Dt: the contact stated the transmission lurched forward. An extended warranty was purchased. However, the transmission was not covered. The dealership has been contacted, but no repairs have been made.
Transmission failure while traveling at 65 MPH on interestate. The transmission shifted roughly while in overdrive, causing the engine to race and bog down. Service engine soon light came on. Estimated cost of repair is $1600.00. This occured even after the lube tube was replaced by ford as part of a recall program.
Dt: consumer called in regard to a recall 04m04 he received in 08-2004 regarding corroded coil springs, causing a ruptured tire which could result in an accident. The remedy was to make a shield and to notify customers when this shield was ready. On 12-30-04, vehicle was in an accident but no one was injured. He had the coil springs replaced. In 1-05, consumer received another recall #04s17, explaining the delay in getting these shields prepared. In 05-2005, he received a letter stating the parts were available. He contacted the dealer who said they would not fix the recall. Ford said they would not pay for it either. Neither would reimburse him for the repair work he already had done. Also, transmission on went out after the coil springs were replaced. He felt that transmission problem was due to the accident that occurred in 2004.
My husband and I had the vehicle for approximately 18 months when it started making a grinding noise. We took it to the dealership who said there was nothing wrong with it. We then took it to 2 mechanics. Just low on fluid, no other problems. We checked the fluid before we drove it after that. The levels were never low. One day on my home, I had stopped for a light on a hill. When the light changed, the car started rolling backward. I put my foot on the brake and put the car in park, then waited for the light to change again. The second time I tried, the car jerked and lunged forward. I told my husband about it when I got home and he called the dealership again. We checked the fluid again, no change. It will go into gear if the engine is cold. But once it warms up, nothing. This vehicle has been sitting in my driveway for 3 years, taking up space and collecting dust. The dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with it and that there were no recalls on the transmission. A third independent mechanic told us the transmission was fried. It will cost roughly $3,000 to fix it. My husband passed away and I refuse to put any more money into this piece of junk. I also refuse to make any more payments on it. I can't sell it because it won't move. Ford motor credit will not release the title until it's paid for but won't come and get it. I can't take it to them. I want my money back, or I want it fixed. The dealership who sold it to my husband sold out to someone else and there is no record of us ever bringing it to them. Now what?
While going through a very busy intersection at rush hour, my 1999 ford taurus just stopped. It will only operate in reverse. The car has just under 50,000 original miles. There has to be some defect for a vehicle to have this kind of problem with such reasonable miles.
Transmission failed! Ford seems to know about this problem and wants to do nothing!
The car has 84,000 miles, no warning signs. I had just got off the interstate and was stopped behind another car. When I started out I heard a thunk and the transmission wouldn't work.the car is now at the ford garage and the cost of a factory rebuilt transmission is $2500.00.
The consumer replaced the transmission three times. The vehicle could not be registered since it will not pass emission. *jb (11/29/05) the frame was twisted and the torque converter failed. There was also a hit and run accident. On another occasion a tire had blown out. The consumer was denied reimbursement for the tfi module replacements.
The transmission line fittings that connect the transmission cooling lines to the radiator failed. This caused the tranmission fluid to leak out causing the transmission to jerk and shift erractically. Both fittings that connect the transmission cooling line to the radiator and one transmission cooling line had to be replaced.
Consumer stated that transmission jerked. But it had been doing this since purchase of the vehicle. He mentioned this to the dealer from whom he purchased the vehicle . Took vehicle to another dealer, and they put a strainer in the transmission, but it did not help the problem. Consumer was told that this was a pos manufacturer's defect.
Since we purchased the car new it has lurched forward when being started. The transmission has had a hard time shifting, reving the engine up, then jumping into gear. We have had it back to the dealer several times for various problems. Recently the transmission has been making noise and shifting badly. On a trip we found that it was low on transmission fluid although it hadn't leaked. We replaced the fluid and started driving home, checking the fluid several times. We looked in the reaarview mirror at one point and saw smoke coming out the back. Fluid had leaked on the engine and exhaust. We also discovered small drops of fluid on the back bumper of the car. When we got home, we parked the car, still no leak when sitting still. I backed the car up to take it to the dealer to be checked but when I put it in drive it won't engage in any forward gears. I then tried going backward again, nothing. I t has died. I called the dealer and stated I believe this is a ford defect, especially after reading all the problems they have had with transmissions. I have been told too bad. They will be happy to replace it at my cost. Why would I want another bad transmission.
Rear axle on the passenger's side broke while driving 30 MPH. Dealer/anufacturer were notified.
A;ril 2002 purchase used 1999 ford tarus (odometer reading 70198. April 2003 transmission failed (odometer reading 82,719). Replaced with cost paid by me (total cost $2,085, warranty $1,238, I paid $847). Questioning service recall for possible failed transmissions and why dealerships did not repair when service recall bulletins were distributed.
Various problems involving 1999 ford taurus station wagon.*mr the power steering made excessive noise, dealer replaced the steering rack. The vehicle front end was out of alignment. The check engine light illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced several components to correct this occurrence. The technician removed and replaced #1 coil, replaced the spark plugs, cleared all the codes and then the vehicle ran fine. The front and rear brakes were replaced and the rotors machined. The temperature gauge malfunctioned. The technician replaced the freeze out plug and thermostat. Windshield washers failed. The vehicle steering wheel was loose. The technician indicated that the vehicle needed front and rear struts, sway bar links and rear subframe bushing. When accelerating the vehicle's transmission slipped and on cold start reverse jerks into gear, dealer replaced the trans unit. The d/s door rubber on the bottom of the door was coming off. D/s seat belt would not retract. Antifreeze was leaking in out the rear block.
The transmission on my 1999 ford taurus gave way unexpectedly while I was driving the car down my road. It just stopped right in the middle of the road. If I had been going at a high rate of speed on a major highway, this could have caused an accident. *ak there had been no warning sounds or lights to indicate that there was any kind of problem . I had to have the car towed to aamco for transmission work, and paid $2200.00 in repair costs. I also damaged the front end of my car and my fence trying to roll the car into my driveway to get it out of the line of traffic.
Consumer was driving on freeway and transmission failed. Consumer coasted to a stop. Consumer had vehicle towed to an independent repair shop, and mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.
Transmission park rod broke without warning. This caused the vehicle to roll backwards down a driveway and hit a mail box. It continued down hill at 80 MPH and went through a yard before coming to a stop. The shift lever was still in park.*ak
While driving at 45 MPH consumer noticed that vehicle was steadily slowing down to a stop. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder and found that the vehicle would not go into gear. A mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that transmission was not working properly. A new transmission was installed.
While turning into a parking place at the movie theater, the car suddenly seemed to have slipped into neutral gear, even though the gear indicator did not move from the drive position. I tried to change into reverse and drive and low gears but the car did not move. I had to have it towed and ended up needing $2,000 worth of transmission repairs. I bought the car(used-one previous owner) in aug 2001 and I still have an auto loan which I am paying, so this bill has devastated me. I have had several "major" problems with the car, but this was the worst.
The consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood while driving at 45 MPH. The hood then burst into flames. The fire burnt through the paint on the hood, melted the front tire, dashboard and other front end components. The fire department hasn't identified the cause of the fire. The consumer feels it may be related to the recall 98v288000 for the transmission oil cooler line. The VIN number is outside the remedy scope. *nm
At 20,000 miles the transmission was rebuilt because of shifting problems. At 70,000 same problem again. Ford said this problem was rare so did not cover. My easy care policy ($1500) would not cover because I didn't have transmission serviced at 50,000 miles. I argued that transmission fluid changing would not have prevented this problem as it was an ongoing problem with ford taurus transmissions.still driving at 93000 miles. Slipping , shifting erratic and shifting hard.
The transmission would slip occasionally but we did not think much about it until one night my huhsband was driving and he stopped at a stop sign and when he tried to go again he heard a popping sound and the car will not move forward! When the car was put in any drive gear you could hear grinding.
Front brake rotor warp alot at lease a set a year transmission shifts rough at times steering is stift pulls to the left hard sometimes, think it might be something with the transaxle?
Swaybar endlinks are junk but dealer insists oem only way to go. Aodx transmission kicks in and out. Now experiencing p0500 code (faulty speed sensor)? Rear brakes have always squeeled (even with oem pads) have had two apparent blowouts of pass side seal in rack.
The automatic transmission began to make a grinding noise, and then I was unable to shift gears. After a few moments, the transmission failed completely. I took the car to a shop in italy, and the mechanic actually told me he knew that this was a common problem with this model!
Transmission issues not resolved. In august of 2002(65,445 miles), replaced a sensor and slipping transmission was fixed. In october of 2003 replaced transmission (86,150 miles) and problem is still occurring.
I have had my car for 2 years and in that time I have had the transmission replaced twice and rebuilt once. Everytime I have had it worked on it was because the car would not go into gear. I have also had to replace a speed sensor, o2 sensor, and a transmission turbo sensor. All of this has happened from 6-02 thu 10-03.
Consumer stated while traveling and without any indication vehicle lost power steering. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed both cv boots and rack and pinion steering failed.
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