One problem related to clutch broken has been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have had the forward clutch pack fail on a 14- month old new auto. Mobile. The transmission will have to be replaced by recommendation of the Ford dealer. This repair will not be covered under warranty. Repair cost estimate is parts $1100, labor $500. I find this premature failure unacceptable for a 14-month old car that has been properly maintained and very well taken car off. There has not been an external cause found to justify the failure of transmission. I have not been able to contact any other company representitve other that the dealer service manager, without a satisfactory response.