Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
May 2016 I was driving my car and it felt like the transmission was slipping and the speedometer was all out of wack, the rpm's were going higher as I stepped on the gas pedal. I had the transmission replaced, the car has had more problems and was broke down for almost the remainder of the year. Dec. 2016 had a new starter, power steering pulley, and serpentine belt replaced. Car ran great for 3 days then the speedometer wasn't working and felt like the transmission is slipping or completely going out. I can't afford to repair this car I just finished paying off the $900 transmission job, plus I am still paying on the car! I am a single mother on disability with no money for repairs or another car. Please help.
The transmission would slip occasionally but we did not think much about it until one night my huhsband was driving and he stopped at a stop sign and when he tried to go again he heard a popping sound and the car will not move forward! when the car was put in any drive gear you could hear grinding.
Transmission slips, causing vehicle to stop at intersection, took to dealer ,who said vehicle had limited 1 gear.