Transmission failure. No warning. Driving on the highway at 60 MPH and it was like the transmission went into neutral. The california highway patrol had to stop all north bound traffic on i5 in los angeles so the tow truck can move the car with the whole family to safety. We couldn't even open the car door.
1999 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure
21 of the 874 complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,085
- typical mileage
- 76,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 40 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
A minor slippage in the transmission became a complete transmission failure in less than a mile. No power to any gears, had to be towed. Only repair options presented were new/used transmission, ranging from 1500-3000 in price, even though the nature of the failure was known by the dealership and the other mechanics I spoke with. Otherwise, good car, but now it sits in my driveway. I would like the transmission repaired/replaced reasonably or for free given the complete and total, sudden failure.
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.
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.
Transmission failed! Ford seems to know about this problem and wants to do nothing!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The automatic transmission was replaced at 50,000 miles. The replacement transmission leaked fluid from the hub seal.
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 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
21 of 874 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Taurus (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
How much does it cost to fix complete transmission failure on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,085 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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 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 7Won't shift 7Fuel leak 6Door locks 5Knocking 5Fuel gauge 5Won't start 5
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