Automatic Transmission Cooler Problems of Ford Taurus

We have been having transmission problems since we bought this car, they keep re-setting the computer so it does not show any codes now that it is out of warranty we need to purchase a new transmission on a car that is only 2 years old. The dealership says that they are not willing to help with this even though we have already purchased a new cooling system for the transmission, they have changed the throttle body and it has been in numerous times. As of Friday Dec 3,2010 they told me that we needed to purchase a new transmission so we told them that we wanted to have are car back after I got my car back they reset the code again when they put it back into my car. I took it to a transmission place it is not showing any codes. . . Ford did not fix the car they just re-set it 5,677 miles - windshield leaked they resealed 6, 000 miles - engine light came on they put in a new throttle body told us the gas cap was not on correctly 32,368 miles - sent back in because engine light came on again it was hard shifting in to 2nd. Tech verified it was shifting hard into second they re-set it and told me I had to get new tires. I purchased them 47,477 miles - sent back in because there car was smoking they found a/c/ condenser/oil cooler leaking we replaced it for over $400 58,923 we called because it was shifting hard again they could not see us for 2 1/2 weeks car is now over mileage warranty and they are stating that I need a new transmission. I came and took my car back and they put my transmission back in my car and re-set it again. I took it to a transmission place and it is not showing any codes because they re-set it. By re-setting it and not fixing it from the beginning now we are responsible for paying for a new transmission I believe that Ford should pay for the new transmission because this matter was started and continued while under warranty they pushed me off until it was out of warranty. I do not feel we should be responsible for this on going problem.

See all problems of the 2008 Ford Taurus 🔎.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. When driving below 65 mph, the vehicle fails to accelerate properly. The failure occurs at least four times per day. The contact also stated that the transmission is leaking. She stated that the 1999 Ford Taurus has safety recalls for the vehicle speed control and power train automatic transmission cooling unit lines. The contact would like the safety recalls to include the 2000 Ford Taurus. The purchase date and recall numbers were unknown. The current mileage is 115,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.

See all problems of the 2000 Ford Taurus 🔎.

Combination metal/rubber transmission cooling lines rotted out spraying hot transmisiion fluid through out the engine compartment and onto the hot engine. This failure on my 2000 Ford Taurus wagon with 77,000 miles was a complete surprise as my previous car was a 1992 Ford sable wagon that I sold with 395,000 miles on it and all the major oriiginal components in good working order. I just realized what the difference was. The 1992 sable transmission cooling lines were all steel, not a combination of steel/rubber as in my 2000. The quality has been lowered to save money. Fortunately, I was near my repair shop when the transmission started to die from the loss of fluid and the smoke started coming out from the fluid on the hot engine and exhaust. A little earlier and the car could have died on me in fast moving heavy rush hour traffic on on I-684. The rotten lines were subsequently replaced at a cost approaching $400 for parts/labor. It took 6-quarts of transmission fluid to replace what was blown out!.

The transmission line fittings that connect the transmission cooling lines to the radiator failed. This caused the tranmission fluid to leak out causing the transmission to jerk and shift erractically. Both fittings that connect the transmission cooling line to the radiator and one transmission cooling line had to be replaced.

See all problems of the 1999 Ford Taurus 🔎.

The consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood while driving at 45 mph. The hood then burst into flames. The fire burnt through the paint on the hood, melted the front tire, dashboard and other front end components. The fire department hasn't identified the cause of the fire. The consumer feels it may be related to the recall 98v288000 for the transmission oil cooler line. The VIN number is outside the remedy scope.

In June of 2003 I bought my 1997 Ford Taurus with only 97,000 miles, from a used car dealership. In sept. Of 2003 it began to leak transmission fluid and so I got that fixed and then in October I went to back out of my drive way and my car wouldn't go. I was able to push it out and found out thatit would still go foward. I drove it to my grandmother's house down the road to have it looked at and all of a sudden the steering tightened and I couldn't turn. Now my car doesn't run at all. It is the first and only car I have ever owned.

See all problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus 🔎.

While driving at any speed and with no warning transmission cooling line cracked, resulting in a fluid leak. Dealer notified.

See all problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus 🔎.

Consumer states engine lost all power due transmission fluid leaking. Vehicle is now on third transmission repair.

While driving 20 mph the front wheels locked up,causing the vehicle to go into a intermittent skid. In addition, dealer replaced the transmission cooling lines which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.

While driving, noticed overdrive light flashing, then loss of power, engine was still running, but vehicle stopped moving at approx. 60mph, found all transmission fluid had spilled out over hwy, dlr indicates trans. Hose came loose, caused fluid to leak.