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1996 Ford Taurus transmission problems

transmission problem

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1996 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #18

Oct 062002

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the transmission will locked up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle and the consumer will be force to pull over. Dealer notified.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #17

Aug 032001

Taurus

  • miles
While on the highway, the engine revved but there was no foward movement, vehicle suffered catastrophic transmission failure.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #16

Aug 032001

Taurus

  • miles
While on the highway, the engine revved but there was no foward movement, vehicle suffered catastrophic transmission failure.

- Amityville, NY, USA

problem #15

Feb 192001

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving down a local surface street, the vehicle stopped moving the gear lever moved through the gears without catching, consumer was unable to put vehicle into park to keep it from moving, vehicle was towed in for diagnosis and found that transmission was beyond repair apparently because of its design according to the mechanic.

- Holt, MI, USA

problem #14

Aug 172000

Taurus

  • miles
While driving, consumer heard a clanking noise and noticed smoke from rear of vehicle, consumer checked transmission fluid and found it empty, after inspection, it was found that a hole was blown in the transmission and the gears ripped apart, consumer is requesting reimbursement and states that this was a defective transmisison. Transmission suffered an internal mechanical breakdown, a failure of the drive gears that revolve at a high rate of speed inside the transmission housing, the result of this failure caused these parts to be propelled through the side of the transmission case.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #13

Sep 091998

Taurus

  • miles
Transmission failed while traveling at highway speed.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #12

Sep 091998

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Transmission failed while traveling at highway speed.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #11

Sep 212000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
I have had problems especially with my heads and transmission since I've gotten the car!

- Geneva, AL, USA

problem #10

Jun 191999

Taurus

  • miles
Car stalls at stop lights or when slowing down to make a turn on hot summer days. Transmission slips in fourth gear.

- Winnipeg Mb Canada R3t2l9, MN, USA

problem #9

Oct 041999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle accelerated transmission jerked hard. A recall has been issued on the vehicle, however this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer has been notfied.

- Charolette, NC, USA

problem #8

Sep 141997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall work was not completed on the transmission park pawl because special tool for the part was missing.

- Westervill, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 301997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Drive train shifts erratically.

- Folsom, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 101998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Transmision failed causing vehicle to stall.

- Hastings, NE, USA

problem #5

Jun 191998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
The transmission does not shift smoothly, it pauses with a knocking sound to the transmission and engine.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 011997

Taurus

  • miles
Dealer said tool to repair recall part could not be located, customer will be located when to bring vehicle in.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 161996

Taurus

  • miles
Brakes go the floor and do not stop, transmission slips in first or second gear, grinding noise is heard turning, and vehicle stalls.

- Mountain B, AL, USA

problem #2

Apr 181997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Transmission has a delayed engagement after putting it into gear.

- Troy, IL, USA

problem #1

Nov 011996

Taurus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
On normal road conditions when coasting or braking at a low speed the vehicle has a very rough downshift. Dealer is aware of problem but has no solution.

- Boise, ID, USA

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