Three problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated they were in a parking space and when they tried to put the vehicle in gear it would not move. When they were able to shift into reverse gear, the vehicle moved forward. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic who did not identify the cause of failure. The contact stated the failure was associated with the torque converter. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the transmission began leaking fluids and slipping two months after the vehicle was purchased. The speed was unknown. The dealer replaced the torque converter to correct the failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the torque converter had fractured. The dealer advised replacing the transmission. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000 the current mileage was 80,000.
Purchased a 2001 Taurus in 2004 with 26000 miles. Had transmission issues within 2 months. Dealer reflashed transmission under warranty of used car dealer. Now the transmission is still not working right, and is on the verge of failure. I already had a code for torque converter come up, but it doesn't show any more.