Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

Jerking, doesn't want to go, felt like fuel filter, but think its transmission.

My 1998 Ford Taurus has 134,000 miles and has been a good car. We have had it for 6 months. It is the only vehicle I have. All of a sudden it kicks itself out of drive when you are driving. So far we have not had an accident because of this--I quit driving it but I came very, very close to being hit by a semi-truck when it just stopped in the middle of the road. I was very lucky!! I have had numerous things done to it but it still continues to do this. I am very angry as I cannot afford to get another vehicle!!!.

1998 Ford Taurus. The consumer states the speed sensor goes out. The vehicle will down shift while going 70 mph. This happens at all speeds. The vehicle has been to the dealership, they insist it is an owner's problem, not a vehicle problem. They indicate the vehicle needs a new transmission. He has had all of the sensors replaced and the vehicle still behaves poorly. This problem started two weeks ago on August 1, 2005. The vehicle is currently at a local mechanic. Ford refuses to do anything other than replace the transmission or give the consumer $500 for the vehicle.

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. The problem was due to a faulty automatic transmission.

98 Ford Taurus, well maintained, had catastrophic transmission faliure at 63,000 miles. Ford has stonewalled &/or ignored the situation.

Vehicle had been in repair shop five times for transmission work. Transmission was repaired twice and replaced three times.

1998 Ford Taurus would occasionally not move from a complete stop. This happened four times between November 2002 and the present. After the fourth time (may 2, 2003), the vehicle was taken to the local Ford dealership. They stated that the transmission would have to be replaced at a cost of $2800. The vehicle was taken to an independent transmission shop for a second opinion. They found metal shavings in the pan and burnt mercon v. Total cost for rebuilding the transmission was $1400-$1800. This is a preliminary estimate since the shop has to determine the amount of damage inside the transmission. The vehicle was not used for trailer towing or racing. Engine is the duratec v6 and the total mileage is 64077. This is to me a serious concern since a vehicle should last at least 100,000 miles without a major failure as what has happened. Every time the vehicle would not move from a complete stop was at a congested intersection, and one of the times this occurred was on a major highway where the maximum speed limit is 65 mph. This is a serious safety concern.

Transmission down-shifted at highway speed causing sudden DE-acceleration without brake lights almost causing a chain reaction accident behind me. Cars were forced off the road to avoid smahsing into me and other vehicles tring to avoid me close call. Lucky for me everyone was paying attention and no one got hurt. This transmission has no fail safe in place to prevent sudden downshift when the speed sensor fails. Dangerous! dt.

While parking the vehicle without prior warning the vehicle locked up. The dealership is aware of the problem. Me.

This complant is directed at Ford motor company,after alot of research on the internet and talking to transmission shops it is a on going problem with the Ford transmission. I feel it is wrong for a major component like the transmission to go out on a 1998 auto. It is even worse to still be paying on it. I contacted both the dealer and Ford motor company and they could care less. With all the problems with the transmissions there should be a recall or and offer to ofset the cost just like what they offered for the 91-95 cars with the 3. 8 engine and cover thier mistakes in design. Any advise would be helpful. Signed kevin robinson. Nlm.

Transmission was not shifting smoothly, engine check light came on, Ford dealership determined it was low transmission pressure error code. They removed the transmission, found it had failed and replaced it. The extended warranty covered most, not all, of the cost, but a transmission should not shell out after only 49,000 miles on a well-maintained car. I don't think the Ford engineers have a good matchup of computer and transmission here, it seems to search for gears too often and hesitate during downshifts. I especially hate the way the computer kicks up the idle to simulate a free-wheel sprag that better automatics use. This causes the car to coast up to dangerous speeds on long downhill stretches - I have had the cruise set under 60, but the car hit 80 without any help from me - this is on hills that no other car I drive gain more than 5 miles-an-hour.

Bolts holding automatic transmisson is rubbing against power steering return alignment hose. If there is too much friction it could cause a potential fire. Deaeler has been notified.

Engine lights come on and stay on all day. Had vehicle diagnosed by several dealers, and they all concluded that there was a problem with transmission.

Vehicle is put into park gear engine will rev up to 3500 - 4000 rpms. Only way to stop this is to turn vehicle off. Also, when traveling down road at any given speed after he taking foot off accelerator, vehicle will accelerate suddenly. Brakes have to be pressed to slow vehicle down, happens randomly as well. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

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While traveling about 65 mph on the highway. There is clinking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. And there is accessive speed. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr.

2-year old vehicle with major transmission problems. Per independent repair shop, problem was a factory defect--only explanation. I will proceed to place a complaint with Ford motor company requesting reimbursement in full!.

To, whom it my concern . I bought a brand new Ford Taurus in 1998 with in the first two years of owning the car we've had new rotors put on the car twice this wil be the third time it will be going into the shop for front brakes . Each time I go they tell me that (the are just warped and we will replace them for you at no charge ) . But , after having the car back for a couple of week the same sever shuttering happens . This has been and on going problem from the start . The brakes on this car are not capable of handling the weight of the car. The second concern is the way the car s trans is shifting , also leaks . In 99 I had a Ford shop look at the trans . They said the speed sensor was leaking they replaced it free of charge but , when the car shifts gears aruond a corner at idle or coasting and I go to step into the gas it like its in neutal this makes me feel as if I'm not in control of the car . Just a note I love Ford but, I've not had any luck in fixing any of these probles. Thanks sincerly james quinn.

Vehicle is stalling and the rpm valves are going up. Ehicle kicks into gear and shifts very hard.

Consumer experiencing transmission problem ; whenever vehicle is coasting and needs to accelerate, vehicle would hesitate before acceleratio. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that transmission / onboard computer was not programming incorrectly. Dealer put in another transmission, but problem still occurs. Dealer informed consumer nothing could be done.

Vehicle at first wouldn't shift into gear. Stepped on the brakes and downshifting, it jerked. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Engine will not shift into high gear sometimes. Car will hesitate when shifting and sometimes the gear selecter says it is in gear but car will not move.

Vehicle has no compression braking, it freewheels on downhill grades by as much as 25mph. This is very dangerous and will lead to premature brake replacement.

Transmission does not shift smoothly / jerks forward when placed in park / skips gears.