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Won't Shift Into Overdrive
2002 Ford Taurus
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: Most people need a car where the coil springs don't puncture or shred tires while driving. The Taurus fails in that respect.
The 1999-2003 Ford Taurus has a huge problem with coil springs breaking, which can puncture or even shred tires while driving.
The US government spent THREE YEARS (2008-2011) investigating the 2002-2003 Taurus coil springs. Although Taurus/Sable from earlier years were recalled, ultimately the NHTSA did not force a recall. They determined that because there had been no deaths & very few bad crashes & injuries, the broken coil springs defect was no big deal & not a safety defect. Tell that to all the owners who had close calls...
7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 25,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
With tranny cold, will not shift into o/d for at least 5 miles. Service manager could not explain why! After 11 years still the same! (See fuel mileage complaint)
- Karlton H., Friendsville, PA, US