2000 Ford Taurus transmission problems

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Transmission · 210,000 miles · NV

When I make a left turn, my transmission disengages & my engine RPM's increase until I recover from the turn.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

Transmission come and goes when it want to any equipment recalls on 2000 ford taurus

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Transmission · 161,000 miles · KS

Daughter was driving down the highway and it was as if it went into neutral. No forward or reverse gears. There was no indication of anything about to happen transmission was not slipping or acting up prior to this. Just glad there was not heavy traffic as this could have been a bad scenario. After research have found this is a very common occurrence on this vehicle. Wondering why ford has not down something about it. Bought a ford taurus because we thought it would be a very safe car for a young driver.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · KY

The transmission slips around 45, and when making a sharp left at any speed.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that the accelerator failed to respond to acceleration attempts intermittently. The contact also mentioned that the transmission was replaced and failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The mechanic stated that a new transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2013 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · NC

The transmission is leaking and apparently lots of ford taurus have the same issues with faulty transmission.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · PR

The brake lights not actuate and not be able the shift out of park is.

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Engine, Suspension · 136,000 miles · TX

Since 2004, I had to have my engine rebuilt in 2009 the cost was 1,700, due to failure in the coolant system"probable cause was the coolant system eroded', and still have coolant issues, the repairs on the coolant was almost 700. After those repairs were conducted, I had my car towed to grand prairie ford, because my car would not change gears. Grand prairie ford presented me a repair list stating at that point my car needed a new transmission and would cost another 3,000 to repair. I had my car towed to eagle transmission in irving, texas. The manager told me nothing was wrong with the transmission and in fact it was an electrical error and that the brain would have to be recalibrated. I had the car towed back to grand prairie ford to have the brain recalibrated. The car at that point drove off their lot just fine. Grand prairie ford would not give me an answer on why they tried to tell me that I needed parts when in fact nothing was wrong with them. They did state they replaced the seat belts due to the recall. My driver seat belt disengages still while driving. I have to replace the tires several times a year due to suspension issues'ball joints,tire rods,struts,shocks', even after repairs were conducted it has been a continuing issue now costing several thousands. I have not been able to have this car inspected in 2 years due to emission control. I have replaced all of the defective parts and still the car will not pass. Also this car was a split year model and has been a nightmare when replacing any parts. I do have every receipt for all repairs and parts that have been bought for this car and the falsified statement from grand prairie ford and a letter from eagle transmission to prove this statement that I have made today is true. However, I still have a car that I can not drive because it would be illegal and ford motor co. Does not honor their vehicle.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · OK

Ran two errands. Got back in car, started up, put in gear and nothing. Made whirring noise, but wouldn't go into gear. Could not back up, go forward, nothing.

Filed Mar 16, 2012 · Transmission · 38,007 miles · FL

For no apparent reason, the car was driving fine one moment and then there was no drive in any gear. Total cost for towing and repair was $3086. Transmission shop said reason for failure was failed torque converter. Transmission was rebuilt due to overheating. Transmission cooler was full of torque converter clutch material. I have found 113 incidents of dangerous torque converter failure related complaints in this national highway transportation safety administration (nhsta) database from 1994 through 2005. For a complete discussion see http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/82-maintenance-repair/168651-2000-taurus-wont-shift-into-any-gear.html . These torque converter failures and their related torque converter pump shaft failures create extreme financial hardship on the taurus owners. Additionally the failures occur without any warning whatsoever and thus present a hidden danger to all persons inside the vehicle and other drivers on the road. Based on information found in the daaco transmission parts catelog (daacoinc.com), ford torque converters from the 4f50n, axod, axode, and ax4s transmissions seem to be of similar design. The federal safety agency campaign id number 12v006000 has already forced a recall for the torque converter used in the 4f50n transmission. See http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&searchtype=quicksearch&rcl_id=12v006000&summary=true&prod_id=203181&printversion=yes why is nothing being done about this?