2010 Ford Taurus: harsh or hard shifting

5 of the 204 complaints about the 2010 Ford Taurus describe harsh or hard shifting.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 29,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Harsh or hard shifting by model year

2013
5
2011
2
2010
5
2009
4
2008
8
2005
4
2004
1
2003
4
2002
14
2001
11
2000
13
1999
2
1998
2
1997
11
1996
4
1995
8
1994
8
1993
9
1992
6
1991
3
1990
6

What owners say

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 46,500 miles · NY

On 4 occasions over a 2 month period my taurus failed to accelerate immediately due to what had appeared to be the traction control powering down the motor, minus any flashing lights etc. I would pull up to a stop sign, and attempt to accelerate and I would lose all power for approx 2 seconds and then my car would slam into gear and take off (always on dry clean pavement). I at first dismissed this issue to being a sensor going bad for the ABS system. I later found that during that time same period the speed control would intermittently stop working at various places and times on straightaways or turns without regard to what speed it was set at, however this did not happen to myself but a relation who was borrowing my car on occasion. The latest issue was when I attempted to pull away from a stop light 4 nights ago and it felt like either my car was in much too high of a gear, or if I had been driving a manual transmission I would have sworn that the clutch had gone bad and was slipping horribly. I released the accelerator and placed the car into manual shift while coasting under 5mph. My taurus lurched and slammed into first and then when I began to accelerate I placed it back into drive and it shifted fine on its own. I'm headed to the dealer later this week and am hoping to have this issue resolved quickly and easily after having found the service bulletin for this issue on here. I still don't get why this isn't a recall when so many people have had an issue, thankfully I purchased an extended warranty and I'm covered, oh and my taurus has under 47,000 miles on it so it's not like I've got a zillion miles and this issue popped up, ugh. Good luck to all of you taurus owners.

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 54,000 miles · MD

I bought this car used but after researhing the VIN I found that the previous owner had the same issues I am having. The car while driving will lose power and the tach will show a RPM drop in some cases of almost 1000 RPM. The car will lose power and at times and the tach will show the RPM jumping all over the place like the computer doesn't know what to do. Once I take my foot off the accelerator and put it back the car will start to act ok but at times I will hear a clunk from the under the car, the transmission going into gear. These issues occur at various speeds, from city driving to highway. Ford doesn't seem to be able to fix this as well as carmax.

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · MN

Transmission randomly slips upon acceleration from a complete stop. Transmission clunks. Car lunges. Loses power. Rpms increase. This will last for several seconds, then correct itself. This has happened multiple times. Since this has started happening, it has also been noted that the car consistently downshifts through all gears with a slight hesitation and jerk. Also noting a "miss" while driving. Dealer unable to recreate problem. Refuses to fix. Fearful of accidents when pulling into traffic.

Filed Mar 8, 2011 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · VA

Car seemed to slip into neutral, gears clunked and would not move forward for a few seconds after entering an intersection upon green light. Car seemed confused as to what gear it was in as even the rear backup camera momentarily activated while rolling forward. Gear selector was in drive and not adjusted at any time during the event. Dealer inspected for all known tsb's and could find no issue. Taurus sho.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Steering, Transmission · 3,000 miles · MI

2010 ford taurus sho has a problem with the transmission not being in first gear after a stop. One to two second hesitation and then clunks into gear and I am able to take off. This happens approximately twice a month. The dealer has not been able to duplicate. The car also has an issue with breaking and steering. Three instances have occurred where the car pulls hard to the right upon a hard stop. Dealer was not able to duplicate. Hence no fix. All occurred before 3000 miles.