2001 Ford Taurus transmission problems

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that there was a slight hesitation upon shifting the transmission into drive. The contact stated that the gear selector seized, and the vehicle was no longer able to shift out of park. Additionally, the brake lights were no longer operable. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2021 · Electrical, Suspension · 130,000 miles · CA

Since I've owned the car the transmission on the dash has been off meaning ... To put it in drive it has to say 1 st. On the dash reverse is where drive is or d. ... Yesterday I came to a stop sign and there was a huge thunk and I could not drive the car had froze then after messing with the shift arm it went thunk again and I got it home but cant drive any farther ..I also have had electronic problems since I got it one dash lights inside wont work next day blinker next day radio next day head lights .... And the front end thunks when driving and is not connected to the road ...it feels

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park and was towed to the contact's home. John bleakley ford inc (870 thorton rd, lithia springs, ga 30122) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The ford manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2017 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · UT · crash

Today, june 24, 2017 at about 1:00 pm, I was stopped at a red light on a city street, waiting for the light to turn green, to turn left onto the state highway. My foot was on the brake pedal, so I was not touching the gas pedal at all. Suddenly, and without any warning, my vehicle accelerated without any action on my part, and rapidly started into the busy intersection. Despite my vain attempts to stop my vehicle, by pushing as hard is possible on the brake pedal with both feet, it didn't decrease the acceleration at all. Because the steering wheel wouldn't turn, I wasn't able to avoid a collision. I collided with a van which was traveling on the highway and going about 40 miles per hour through the intersection on the green light. Although there was extensive damage to both vehicles (with the possibility of one or both vehicles being totaled), very fortunately, there were no substantial injuries to the woman or her four young crying children in the other vehicle, nor to me. After more than fifty years of driving without an accident, I was shocked and upset by this, and all the passengers were traumatized by the accident. The police officer didn't give me a citation, attributing the accident to a mechanical malfunction. Several people, including young children, could have easily been killed by this awful experience. This should have never happened, and I hope you will investigate this problem, so that other people won't be badly injured or lose their lives in the future. An additional item I should mention is that I have always kept this vehicle maintained on a regular basis.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Lights, Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. While attempting to place the vehicle in drive, the gears would not shift and the brake lights would not activate. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). The contact, a mechanic, reached out to the dealer to purchase parts for the repair, but the dealer refused. The contact was informed that he would have to bring the vehicle in for the repair to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the gears on the vehicle would not switch from park to reverse. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Transmission · 226,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning while depressing the brake pedal. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 226,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2014 · Lights, Transmission · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate intermittently and that the vehicle was difficult to shift out of park. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 11, 2013 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated that while parked, he placed the gear shifter in reverse and the vehicle rolled forward. The vehicle was placed in drive and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The independent mechanic stated the transmission would have to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford taurus. The contact stated they were in a parking space and when they tried to put the vehicle in gear it would not move. When they were able to shift into reverse gear, the vehicle moved forward. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who did not identify the cause of failure. The contact stated the failure was associated with the torque converter. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.