Automatic Transmission problems of the 2011 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2011 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2011 Taurus.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that he could turn off the ignition even if the vehicle was not shifted into park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the vehicle was operating up to standard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500 and the current mileage was 2,000. Updated 6/7/12.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the headlights failed. The contact had to turn on the high beam headlights in order to regain visibility. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience a failure in which it surged forward momentarily. Updated 04/16/12 the consumer also stated the vehicle would hesitate when acceleration from a standstill or at a very low speed. Updated 05/07/12.




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