While driving at 65 MPH automatic transmission failed at 42000 miles. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, who will replace the transmission at consumer's expense.
2003 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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2003 ford taurus se - the vehicle in question has stopped twice while coming to a complete stop. I have questioned mechanics and they have said that it is most likely an issue with the electronic transmission's computer. But if they can't reinact it, they can't fix it. We are now experiencing additional problems with the transmission. The vehicle now "jumps" forward randomly. The RPM's increase when we are breaking and our foot is not on the "gas" pedal.
2003 ford taurus has problems with transmission, engine backfiring, hood latch is broken, and seat bracket fell off. *mr the tires were continuously going flat. Six flats occurred while the consumer was on a trip, the transmission was slipping and would jerk in traffic, the engine would back fire intermittently and stalled on one occasion, the seat bracket was replaced by the dealer but failed again (the seat bracket was incorrectly installed from the start), the engine also displayed knocking and had taken about 9 visits before the problem was corrected, it was discovered that a valve was sticking out. The A/C did not cool, the consumer smelled coolant which leaked inside the vehicle. The tires and rims were a problem and the vehicle had been in for repairs about 18 visits/two rear tires remained a problem due to severe inflation problems and the tires would need to be inflated several times daily. The consumer requested another vehicle. *sc the gas mileage was poor. Tire loosing air pressure from the time of purchase. *tc the consumer was involved in an accident on 2-25-06 and the air bags failed to deploy. Updated 03/29/06.
When attempting to accelerate the transmission malfunctioned without warning. As a result the vehicle jerked back and forth and produced a " roaring" sound. Please provide additional information.
Shifting from overdrive to drive the vehicle went into free-wheeling mode. Mr
While driving the vehicle in overdrive the vehicle would slow down. The dealer was notified. *nlm while driving the vehicle in overdrive the vehicle slows down. The dealer has been notified.
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