Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows 26 common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (74 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (31 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

The Automatic Transmission problem

The gear won't go into park. When its placed in park the vehicle continues to move. I had to call road side assistance because I didn't know what to do. No injuries were cause or the police weren't called. This is dangerous and its a recall for my vehicle.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road then towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic. There was a NHTSA recall, # 97v097000, regarding the automatic transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the transmission slipped and the rpms increased while driving at various speeds. The contact performed a diagnostic test and the failure was located within the transmission head gasket and filter.   Read details...


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