2005 Ford Taurus: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Transmission · 84,847 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired four times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,847.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission exhibited intermittent hesitation. Also, while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning and restarted normally. The failure became progressively worse. The failure recurred numerous times. Most recently, the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module would need to be replaced. The part was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · 93,033 miles · ME

The car revs to 3 RPM's on start. Eventually, it may kick down. As you start off, reverse or drive, the car "chugs" and has jumped back 3 ft while I was backing up. It may stall at stop sign/red light. It "chugs" at each slow down and start. Very dangerous. It is necessary and very dangerous and unnatural, but left foot on the brake and right on the gas is mandatory. Also very dangerous. Parking lots are hazardous, as is my parking at home. The car "chugs" completely on its own and if one is not completely aware and prepared will jump 3 feet and hit what ever is near.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · 93,033 miles · ME

I have a car that revs to 3 on start. On driving or backing it 'chugs' on it's own and has jumped 3 ft back when backing up. It stall at stop sign/red lights. It "chugs" even when car has warmed up and will "chug" at each stop and start. City driving is impossible as are parking lots. Very dangerous! I have spen $450. On repairs. I even went to the ford dealer, same thing. Trial and error and it is not fixed and is getting too expensive. I need a solution to this. It has been 3 months of horror driving this car and I have my grandchildren on a very regular basis. Please help!

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 108,235 miles · MS

20150705 0940 as I was driving about 25-30 MPH the car started accelerating on its on, I tapped on the brakes, there were no deceleration of the vehicle, as the car continued to accelerate. As I was coming to my left hand turn approaching other vehicles I realize that I was not going to be able to stop the car as long as the car keeps accelerating, therefore I executed the turn prematurely to avoid a possible accident. As I entered onto the street I turned on to I pumped the brakes several times and the car continued to accelerate. I continued to press the brakes and slowing the car to about 5 MPH and released the brakes and the car taken off again. I placed the car in neutral and revved the engine several times and the engine speed came back down to idle.I just had the vehicle at the butch oustalet ford dealership (20150512 with a written and oral description of the problems with the acceleration, engine shut-off, stalling . I was contacting by them informing me about the cruise control cable, windshield wiper water hose broken as well as bill for over $1000.00 to repair.as I researched online last night to find out there has been a issue related for this same problem, and that the federal safety agency has contacted ford about this, but given them the opportunity to handle it in-house, a recall was never issued of this potentially death trap at the cost of the consumer.on the invoice there is a limited warranty for certain parts, but there is no warranty for misdiagnosing, wrongful charge, intentional fraud and abuse of customer expectation, not to mention integrity of the dealership.what I have read online regarding the federal safety agency investigation is , it is going to take several deaths related to this issue before positive corrective matters are taken before the consumers receive the justice that is needed.1965 mustang issues, still in denial.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Transmission · 147,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate up a hill. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the transmission malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle abnormally jumped out of gear and stalled. The contact waited several minutes and was able to restart the vehicle, as it proceeded to drive normally. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised him that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the transmission. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 100,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the engine rpms increased and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder however, the contact was unable to engage in any gear. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact that the transmission or the torque converter may have needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who stated that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Transmission · 51,581 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder and towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the torque converter. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 51,581. Updated 05/10/12

Filed May 13, 2011 · Electrical · 102,000 miles · NY

While driving down an interstate at approximately 65 MPH, the electrical system in my 2005 ford taurus shut off. All of the gauges went dead. The car did not stall, but I slowly started decelerating the car. Five seconds later, the system suddenly restarted like nothing had happened. I called the local ford dealer where the car was purchased and they stated that if they can't reproduce the incident, there's nothing they can do about it. The car has approximately 102,000 miles on it.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Transmission · 88,661 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. While accelerating at 25 MPH the rpms increased, but the vehicle down-shifted into a lower gear, and then stalled. He was able to safely avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, and the oil and filter were replaced. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The current mileage was 88,665 . The failure mileage was 88,661.

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Engine · 70,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford taurus. While driving the vehicle began stalling intermittently. As a consequence, his risk for a vehicle crash was increased. A mechanic inspected the vehicle; however, since the failure could not be duplicated, a remedy was not provided. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.