Manual Transmission problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Four problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2002

While driving the vehicle at 45mph automatic transmission broke down, causing to pull the vehicle out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additional information. Ts.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Transmission leaking causing the vehicle to not start once stopped or parked.

3 Manual Transmission problem

Transmission jerks slightly when the vehicle is shifted to reverse, and after a brief interlude the vehicle increases rpms and jumps backwards.

4 Manual Transmission problem

While driving vehicle would stop like it jumped into neutral, after sitting for a while, vehicle will jump back into drive. Took to dealer and dealer indicated had a faulty transmission. This is new transmission.




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