2013 Ford Taurus: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jan 14, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · FL

Please allow submission of additional information regarding issues with my 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor. As stated on the previous complaint filed on 1/9/2024, I got my car service at AutoNation Ford Service Center on 12/16/2023, and I brought it back to the service center on Saturday, 12/23/2023 because of the car’s poor performance and engine had laminated on 12/17/2023. I went to pick up the car on Thursday 12/28/2023 in the morning, the Ford representative said the car is fine, and there is nothing wrong with the car. I say thank you and drive off. So, I am driving the car for about 5 minutes, it feels sluggish. Then the engine light comes on, I make a U turn and return the car to AutoNation Ford for service. As things stand now, my car is still AutoNation Ford service center, due to the defects which are causing poor performance while driving the 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, issues such as: Rough Steering, Bad Ignition Switch, and braking issue. Per my previous statement, I drove the car for about on 12/28/2023, it felt extremely sluggish. The hard shifting in vehicle, and steering wheel was rough . The brakes have more issues than normal. The engine light came on.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · MI

Vehicle keeps slipping and making clunking noises when going down the highway. I didn't have this issue until a month ago and it seems to be getting worse. The guy at belle tire said the rack is a common issue with ford taurus'. Trying to keep away from bump and turns but I have a lot when driving in grand rapids. I've almost hit cars because it randomly pulls me in one direction. Vehicle is only moving when it happens and happens both on the highway and when I'm going in reverse with the wheel turned all the way in one direction.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 140,000 miles · MD

I own a 2013 ford taurus limited. I keep my vehicle well maintained by myself or the mechanic. I have has clunking sounds coming from the passenger side front end. My mechanic replaced both front struts and both sway bar links. The noise had stopped for approx: a week. Noise came back mechanic changed strut saying bad strut. Again have same problem. Details of bad clunking noise.......noise seems to be front left side, I and be parked and move steering wheel 1/4 turn left and right and hear noise. It seems to effect steering at low speeds turning. I travel 500 mile a week for work 98% highways. I have read countless complaints and no one has a solution. From others replacing steering modules, steering unit $2000, strut replacements. Control arms, wheel bearing??????? Need assistance I owe more on my car than its worth and cant afford to keep paying for a problem that has not been determined by ford or anyone else. I hope accidents do not need to happen before this issue is taken seriously.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Transmission · 80,200 miles · SD

80,200 miles - during a 2 hour drive on the interstate going 80mph, my transmission lost the low gears. As I tried to slow down in construction, my car experenced loud hard jolting shifts when it attempted to downshift, bouncing my mother's head off the dash. It was super sluggish like following and hard to bring it to a stop. When stopped and shifting through the gears you could hear it slam into gear a few seconds after shifting into drive. Resulted in a costly transmission replacement.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · OH

The rear driver side brakes have been acting up and will make a loud clunk when you go to stop, the tire and brakes smell hot, took it to a mechanic on sunday said a caliber was rusted and it should be under warranty called dealership took it in to liberty ford in brunswick ohio. They said it was the brake pad and rotor due to the weather we have in ohio that it was rusted and would need to be replaced at 360. 00 for the 2 parts plus labor, really a 2013 year car with under 25,000 miles on it.