Ford Taurus owners have reported 3 problems related to transmission gear indicator (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the Taurus.
Transmission randomly slips upon acceleration from a complete stop. Transmission clunks. Car lunges. Loses power. Rpms increase. This will last for several seconds, then correct itself. This has happened multiple times. Since this has started happening, it has also been noted that the car consistently downshifts through all gears with a slight hesitation and jerk. Also noting a "miss" while driving. Dealer unable to recreate problem. Refuses to fix. Fearful of accidents when pulling into traffic.
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While turning into a parking place at the movie theater, the car suddenly seemed to have slipped into neutral gear, even though the gear indicator did not move from the drive position. I tried to change into reverse and drive and low gears but the car did not move. I had to have it towed and ended up needing $2,000 worth of transmission repairs. I bought the car(used-one previous owner) in Aug 2001 and I still have an auto loan which I am paying, so this bill has devastated me. I have had several "major" problems with the car, but this was the worst.
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While changing gears from park to drive vehicle would jump out of gear without indication. Dealer has been notified. Owner paid for repairs to transmission and seeks reimbursement.
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all problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus
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