2004 Ford Taurus: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Transmission · 172,666 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift gears without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 172,666.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the transmission seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · NJ

Driving on the highway, the car just died. The transmission failed. I had to coast to the safety of a parking lot, and I am lucky I made it. I understand that there have been a lot of complaints regarding this transmission in this model year. I also understand from a ford dealer mechanic that this transmission has been recalled in association with a truck in which the same transmission was used but that it has not been recalled in the ford taurus. I feel this should be looked into.

Filed May 13, 2012 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · MS

The transmission went out. Ford taurus transmissions seem to go out a lot! Why is there not a recall on this???

Filed Apr 16, 2012 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 to 70 MPH, the RPM's increased excessively. The vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts and was towed to the contact's residence where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised her that the transmission failed and either the converter or the pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 60,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2012 · Transmission · IL

Cpsc#i1220619a. 2004 ford taurus. Consumer stated the transmission failed and left his wife stranded in the middle of the road.

Filed Jul 10, 2011 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · NY

I have a 2004 taurus and on my way home from work my car stopped dead in the road and had to be towed. There was no prior warning or issues just my transmission stopped dead in the middle of a busy road. Mechanic told me I need a new transmission. I see this is a common issue but also a serious safety concern.

Filed Jun 30, 2011 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the vehicle stalled and the transmission failed. The contact stated that the failure was the second occurrence and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times for repairs. The transmission was previously replaced yet the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 83,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · SC

I have a 2004 taurus which without warning just coasted while on the interstate. Problem identified as transmission problem. After searching web noted a web site autobeef.com in which there were other similar complaints. I have also discussed with anyone who I note to have a taurus during the years 2003-2005 and all of them have had to have transmissions replaced because they suddenly went out. Driving down an interstate and transmission go or in atlanta downtown traffic at quitting time is quite a danger. This would apply to all large cities. Seems the problem occurs between 60,000 and 90to 100 thousand miles. Had a 1996 that had over 200,000 miles never any transmission problems. I think this is very dangerous due to the way it just stops. Of course when contacting ford motor company they have denied a problem with the cars. I can actually identify personally 30 taurus drivers in my area that have had to replace transmissions prior to 100,000 miles. We expect as much as they cost for this to last longer. The autobeef is only a small portion of the folks this has happened to. Please consider this problem of danger to the public due to the nature of the auto just costing to a stop or even just not moving forward after stopping at a light esp in heavy traffic situations.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · TN

I was driving my 2004 ford taurus and suddenly it jerked and made a noise. I was on my way home not far away and did manage to get to my house into my driveway but then it would not pull at all , the transmission went out completely. We are still making payments on this car that is even worse and it could have been dangerous if it had quit in traffic on the road.

Filed Feb 13, 2011 · Transmission · MD

Just another mid-2000s ford taurus with a major transmission failure with absolutely no warning prior to loss of drive power. This particular taurus is a 2004 and the transmission broke while traveling at a steady highway speed. I presume a fatality will have to occur before ford will address this pandemic transmission failure problem.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Transmission · 127,500 miles · TX

My transmission failed while on the highway in rush hour traffic. There were no lights, sounds or any indication that there was a problem with the transmission beforehand. Luckily, there was a slow in the flow of traffic so that I could safely move my car off the road, but it could have been worse. I have tried to contact ford to advise them that the transmission is faulty, but have not received a response yet. The transmissions in the 2004 taurus definitely should be recalled as this is a safety hazard.