Automatic power-train. Speedometer stopped working ,car would not shift and heater core needs replacement . Was advised by mechanic that shift solenoid needed replacement.
1999 Ford Taurus: stuck in gear or won't shift
7 of the 874 complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus describe stuck in gear or won't shift.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Stuck in gear or won't shift by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Vehicle is experiencing electrical problems. Also, transmission does not shift properly.
The shifter transmission cable broke, which resulted in the transmission being stuck in gear while driving. The consumer loss control of the vehicle. The dealer advised the replacement part had been modified from the original, and gave no further details. *jb scc
While in park, vehicle will not go into reverse or forward. Dealer notified. Steering column was discovered to be broken broken.*ak consumer stateed that the transmission cable broke, while in park.
There is a problem with transmission. Transmission will not go into gear or at times will not move while it is in gear.
Service bulletins that may apply
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes P0741 or P1744 stored...
- AX4S transaxle may exhibit no reverse engagement condition
- Some vehicles equipped with an AX4N/4F50N transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift
- Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park
- Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equpped with the "california" emissions package. An incorrect transmission oil cooler line was installed. The line contacts the anti-lock braking system module support bracket and over time, can wear and develop a leak.
- Risk
- Transmission fluid leakage onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the appropriate transmission oil cooler line.
Recall number 98V288000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford Taurus won't shift
Is stuck in gear or won't shift a common problem on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
7 of 874 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus (1%) mention stuck in gear or won't shift. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Taurus
Coil spring 128Wipers 31Seat belt 30Sudden acceleration 27Jerking 23Tire blowout 23Adaptive cruise 22Power steering loss 22Stalling 21Transmission failure 21No deployment 20Grinding brakes 19Fire or smoke 18Headlights 17Brake failure 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 11ABS 9Ball joint 9Overheating 9Slipping 9Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Premature wear 7Fuel leak 6Door locks 5Knocking 5Fuel gauge 5Won't start 5
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