Five problems related to transmission not engage have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission disengages at completion of stopping at intersection. Must wait to reengage before being able to proceed at intersection.
Transmission disengaged when coming to a stop. When transmission reengagedf vehicle would jerk forward. Dealership was aware of problem.
Intermittently when making a stop transmission does not shift down to the last gear. Vehicle hesitates to shift down. When taking off, the transmission does not engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two times before the transmisson was finally replaced. . Et.
While driving regular road at approximately 35 mph slowed down to 20 mph, foot on gas pedal, very high noise, there was nothing. Vehicle did not engage. Transmission failed without any warning or indication. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Assumes a catastrophic transmission failure.
Gear shift will go into drive. However, car does not engage. Please provide any further information.