Automatic Transmission Cooler problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2002

While driving at any speed and with no warning transmission cooling line cracked, resulting in a fluid leak. Dealer notified.

2 Automatic Transmission Cooler problem

While driving 20 mph the front wheels locked up,causing the vehicle to go into a intermittent skid. In addition, dealer replaced the transmission cooling lines which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.




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