2002 Ford Taurus transmission problems

Filed Dec 10, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ · crash

Backing out of parking space resulting to damage to both vehicles . Brake\gas pedals. Position of driver ( body turned) relative to pedals while backing car can allow drivers foot to be in contact with both pedals. Increased pressure on the brake can allow increased pressure on the gas pedal allowing the vehicle to continue in a reversed direction . Can strike a person or object resulting in injury or damage. Subject car is a station wagon and appears to have lower seating \configuration than a sedan .

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · TN

I the owner of a 2002 ford taurus,the tran is crap,second time replacement,what r u going to do about a recall.will not move at all.trans gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Transmission · 245,000 miles · GA

Driving out of town the vehicle showed no signs of any problems including no dashboard lights or warnings displaying any need of maintanance. While turning onto another street at a low rate of speed then pressing accelerator to go, the drivetrain suddenly stopped pulling and the car stopped . The engine was still running at idle speed but the rpms were fluctuating up and down then stabilized at about 1,200 rpms. There were no sighns of any fluid leaks or pinched lines. Just a sudden stop, leaving me and my family stranded in the middle of nowhere. The expenses of hiring a wrecker to tow the vehicle to the nearest shop, and the actual repair expense was well over our family budget and has caused us a great deal of unnecessary hardships in our daily lives.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the gear shift hesitated to switch into the reverse position. As a result, the vehicle failed to respond intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be flushed and the transmission filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Ma 10/25/15

Filed May 11, 2015 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the spline and torque converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Transmission · 124,741 miles · GA

I purchased this car new in 2002 after previously owning several ford vehicles. On july 20, 2012, I attended a family funeral a little over two hours away from my home. While returning home via I-75 in middle georgia, the transmission completely failed. While traveling at 70 MPH, the engine suddenly increased to over 6000 RPM. I immediately let off the gas and looked in the rear view to see white smoke boiling from the rear of the car. After safely getting the car off the interstate, I raised the hood to see transmission fluid all over the left side of the engine. It's simply a miracle the car did not catch fire. I waited for two hours in 100 degree heat before a tow truck arrived. After being towed to the nearest dealership, the service manager told me and I quote, "we see a lot of taurus transmission problems like this at around 120,000 miles." if this is so, why can't ford do something about this problem? I realize the car has some age on it, but the transmission should last much longer than this. Since day one, I have "babied" this car and have never once abused it in any way. I have never driven it recklessly and have always serviced it on regular intervals. This car has been in my shop for over 3 years because we can't afford to get it repaired. I wish ford would man up and do the right thing to fix this problem for me and many others. However, I certainly won't hold my breath. "have you driven a ford lately?" I haven't.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Transmission · 99,700 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. While driving 50 MPH, the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,700. Updated 9/12/14

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Transmission · TX

Transmission will not shift into gear even though the shift lever feels as if it is shifting. When lever is in d or r, engine just revs. In n the car can be pushed. In p the vehicle cannot be pushed.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Transmission · PR

Car was running good I parked the car when I came back the transmission did not engage in reverse or drive.

Filed Jan 17, 2012 · Transmission · 123,455 miles · NE

Sudden and complete loss of transmission power - no secondary actions caused the problem, nor was there any indication of a problem. No leaks, no transmission slipping, no other indicators of a problem.