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Transmission Failed
2004 Ford Taurus (Page 3 of 5)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
8.8
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,200
- Average Mileage:
- 98,850 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 90 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (32 reports)
- new transmission (23 reports)
- rebuild transmission (22 reports)
- replace torque converter (9 reports)
- rebuild/replace transmission (5 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2004 FORD TAURUS, 125,000 KM, V6 - Without any warning, the "check transmission" light suddenly appeared. I immediately checked the tranny fluid and it was to the limit and light-amber in colour, no metal filings. When I re-started the car, the light went away but came back on twice during the next 1 hour of driving. I promptly took the car to "Mr. Transmission" franchise who performed a diagnostic code check which revealed, "TORQUE CONVERTOR PERFORMANCE" and they quickly informed me it would be approximately $2500 - $3000 to re build the transmission. A second competitive estimate came in at approximately $2100 plus taxes.
I emailed Ford Canada in the hopes that they may assist. I followed by phone and you got it - NO, was their answer because the 100,000 kilometer warranty on the tranny had expired. The female representative of Ford was just doing her job and explained that the "buck stopped" with her and their was no further recourse that I could pursue with the Ford Motor Company. She didn't want to discuss the negative history of the 2004 Taurus transmission problems but advised if I wanted to take the car to my local Ford Dealer and have them diagnose the same problem, it would cost me $90 to find out something I already know - it's the TORQUE CONVERTOR!!
GOODBYE FORD - We have owned 3 Ford vehicles and will be the last. But you know, Ford doesn't care. We will have the tranny rebuilt because it's the most economical and dependable method without going in debt for a new car. I care to join the growing list of unhappy Ford customers that have experienced this and similar transmission problems with the Taurus and no doubt other Ford models. I'm also aware that, like so many other large, troubled USA manufacturers, standing behind the quality of the product and long term customer satisfaction is at the back of the profit bus.
- David M., Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada