Transmission failed.

- San Gabrie, CA, USA

Intermittent problems with transmission slipping, failing to go into gear during take off. When these problems occur the transmission stops pulling the vehicle. Five repair attempts to resolve this problem, including replacing the transmission range sensor, however the problem continues.

- Monett, MO, USA

While driving the vehicle at 15 mph the transmission system failed, making a very loud noise, causing the servo cover to blow off. Contacted the dealer for repairs, and did'nt get any help.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

I have had the forward clutch pack fail on a 14- month old new auto.mobile.the transmission will have to be replaced by recommendation of the Ford dealer. This repair will not be covered under warranty. Repair cost estimate is parts $1100, labor $500. I find this premature failure unacceptable for a 14-month old car that has been properly maintained and very well taken car off. There has not been an external cause found to justify the failure of transmission. I have not been able to contact any other company representitve other that the dealer service manager, without a satisfactory response.

- Wooster, OH, USA

Fails to shift into 2nd or sometimes 3rd gear. Engine races in nuetral and car decelerates. Then very harsh shift into gear with tire noise and bang in transmission

- Dana Point, CA, USA

While driving vehicle would experience a roaring noise which affects the performance of the vehicle, and cannot get into gears. Been to dealer 3 times. Cause unknown.

- Williamston, NC, USA

I bought the car because I felt it was of good quality.when a situation aroused I was totally given the cold shoulder by this dealership.now I am stuck with partially operable vehicle. I am a U. S. soldier and I just feel let down by the quality of Ford and the handling of this situation by briggs. No defect mentione din summary.

- Ft.Riley, KS, USA

I was doing 70 miles/hour in third lane of interstate 85 when cruise control stopped working and car slowed but did not die. I pulled onto shoulder and put car into park and then tried to go again. Car would go up to 4000 RPM's but only do 30 miles/hour. Second time this has happend without dealer being able to duplicate. Only seems to happen during hottest weather and when driving 150 miles of more at a time. Seems to be recurring problems in Taurus transmissions and Ford will not admit to a problem. Dealership is doing everything they can to help but not getting any cooperation from manufacturer.

- Canton, GA, USA

While driving regular road at approximately 35 mph slowed down to 20 mph, foot on gas pedal, very high noise, there was nothing. Vehicle did not engage. Transmission failed without any warning or indication. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Assumes a catastrophic transmission failure.

- Raliegh, NC, USA

The transmission quit moving the car when both front wheels began to slip causing the car to stall at an intersection.

- Westford, MA, USA

Automatic transmission refuses to downshift. No drive or reverse after coming to stop. Happens most often after driving in traffic. Waiting in park for 30-60 seconds and then shifting into drive usually allows car to be driven away. Transmission fluid level and fluid type are correct. I made an appointment with dealer next week for repairs.

- Providence, RI, USA

Vehicle transmission sensory failed causing vehicle to downshift to 45 mph while on freeway.

- Denton, TX, USA

Original transmission replaced at 6,000 miles. The 2nd transmission makes loud noises. Sounds like grinding. Was not changing gears smoothly. Took to dealer & informed keep driving. Had transmission replaced in November.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

The torque converter is going out the problem started around 35000 miles I did not take the car in because the previous Taurus did the same thing and I was told to drive it untill the transmission went out all the way. I did not know at the time that it was a torq converter problem or I would not have driven it. But the new Taurus is doing the same thing and I have had it at a couple of transmission shops and they tell me that it is the torq converter.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Transmission failed.

- Prior Lake, MN, USA

Transmission failed.

- Wethersfie, CT, USA

Transmission/oil pump drive failed.

- Versailles, KY, USA

While vehicle was in park without warning the vehicle went into reverse, cause unknown.

- Haslett, MI, USA

While driving the vehicle transmission system failed, causing the vehicle to stall, almost causing an accident. Currently at dealer.

- Lanham, MD, USA

Vehicle initially lost power on incline and regained on decline, until total loss of power after 2-5 mph. Occurred on four occasions, on highway trips. Dealer initially reprogrammed computer then replaced fuel pump relay. After fourth occasion, replaced fuel pump. Also, transmission is sluggish, difficulty gaining speed on initial acceleration. Then suddenly surges/hesistates and moves erratically into gear. Vehicle hesitates and acts as if it stalls out.

- Lake Charl, LA, USA