Manual Transmission problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

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

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2002

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Consumer had to replace to fuel pump. Dealer notified. Mr.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2001

Consumer states that speedometer stays on 10 mph when vehicle is actually going 40 mph, consumer states engine light has illuminated. Rpm's raise higher than normal. Please provide any further information. Mr.

3 Manual Transmission problem

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the transmission accelerator and the rpm will raised up to more then 3 rpm while the vehicle was not moving but yes it was turn on. Dealer was contacted and stated to bring the vehicle into the shop but consumer refused to do it because he did not want to pay for the service. Mr.




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