Power Train Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 1,380 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 40 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (356 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (347 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Taurus


Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford Taurus

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact mentioned that the engine stalled numerous times while driving at various speeds.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Just recently, my power steering started to fail when it’s in ‘s’ gear (I just started using it a few weeks ago). The steering wheel gets catchy and can be difficult to control, especially going around corners.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

I don't even know where to begin. Every problem you could imagine with this car only ay 69k miles after Fords pathetic powertrian warranty expires. I bought this car at 66k miles spent 20 grand after tax and only made one payment besides the down payment.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Had to replace my torque converter for $1,300 which is ridiculous considering there is only 87,000 miles. There has been thousands of complaints. Ford needs to fix this! wouldn't leave park, had it towed out of my driveway.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Transmission is slipping and wont change gears   Read details...




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