2000 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure

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 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 Aug 23, 2010 · Transmission · NC

I have own a 2000 ford taurus se in which the transmission failed. My son was returning home from school when the vehicle decelerated then stopped. The vehicle's engine runs fine but it won't move forward or reverse when placed into gear. Conversing with others I've discovered that this isn't an isolated incident. It appears to be a major problem that's being overlooked by ford. This situation is placing customers in dangerous situation, and my family was fortunate that this didn't occur on a highway or proceeding through an intersection.

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Transmission · WI

2000 ford taurus se ffv wagon. Strong shudder when in stopping in reverse backing out of parking lot. Took to dealership and was told "something" inside the transmission is failing. Quoted $3000 for transmission replacement. Vehicle has 70,000 miles on it very premature for transmission failure.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · MS

Transmission failed at 42000 miles

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · CT

While waiting for the green light at stop sign automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to dealership, who indicated the need for a new transmission. *ak transmission (gear)

Filed May 7, 2004 · Transmission · 61,841 miles · ID

I was driving my 2000 ford taurus se home. At the intersection of columbia and meridian roads south of meridian, idaho I pulled out from columbia and turned north onto a busy meridian road. I heard a clunk and I thought the car had popped out of gear. I coasted to the side of the road and found the car would not go in any gear except reverse. I felt fortunate that I was not rear ended because of the amount of traffic that day. I had the taurus towed to aamco transmission. Their diagnosis was transmission failure and I had them repair the transmission which included a rebuilt torque converter, new bands, sprag clutch/low clutch, rear sun gear & drum, boost valve, pressure control solenoid, assembly set, filter and fluids. The mileage at the time of the failure was 61,841 and the bill came to $2,162.90 less $100 because I had a coupon. My car has the axod type transmission. Ford has a 36,000 mile warranty so this was not covered however I think this was much to soon for a transmission to fail. I had the transmission serviced before the recommended specifications. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 17, 2003 · Transmission · 53,363 miles · NY

My 2000 ford taurus was out of warranty (53,000 miles) when the transmission and torque converter had to be replaced. I wrote to william clay ford, jr. Office and was told in a nice way "too bad so sad" it's out of warranty. And people wonder why its so difficult to stay loyal to american products? The foreign vehicles are warranted 5-10 years, we must know ours are only good for 3 years and only warranty them for 3 years. I had hoped to get at least 1/2 of my $2,000 bill reimbursed. No chance of that. Between what I owe and just put into the car, I'm in a no win situation. In one year this new transmission will be out of warranty. Do I dare keep the junker ford?

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · NC

While driving the automatic transmission went out of gear in the middle of an intersection. The transmission would only go into reverse. This failure was caused due to inadequate lubrication of the transmission when manufactured. *ak *ts

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Transmission · PA

The transmission made a whinning noise. The vehicle was transported to a dealership, and the consumer was told a new transmission was needed.*ak ph

Filed May 6, 2003 · Transmission · PA

The transmission failed to shift properly. While the vehicle was under warranty, the dealer stated there was no problem, however after the warranty expired, the dealer stated the transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 28, 2003 · Transmission · KY

The transmission was replaced 3 times. The last time the transmission light illuminated, the dealer stated there was an internal problem with the over drive.