10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 27,916 miles
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Transmission (automatic) 2000 Ford Taurus, placed in reverse after repair for fractured coil springs (warranted) were replaced, the vehicle shuttered while slightly braking now Ford dealer handing me a bill for over $2,000, vehicle ran and drove great before this repair (of course they said it was completely separate) please help I've read other reports of incidents.
- New Baden, IL, USA
2000 Ford Taurus with several repairs made. Consumer states that the vehicle had the heads on the motor replaced twice, driver side window would not go up or down. Coolant reservoir was replaced. Transmission had work done to it, and the back lock does not operate correctly. There was a problem with the emission control system.
- Jackson, MS, USA
My 2000 Ford Taurus transmission is not working. The car only has 45,567 miles on it, and are the original ones as checked by car facts. One day as I was driving down a major highway in atlanta, Georgia my vehicle stopped in the middle of ongoing traffic. If I didn't turn on my hazard lights and lift the front hood on my vehicle, I could have been hit, injured or killed. I have heard numerous people stating that their Ford Taurus has transmission problems. So, why has the manufacturer not recalled this car? the only warning I had was the day before when fluid leaked from under the car hood. I am very upset because I always get my vehicle maintenance and get oil changes every 3,000 miles.
- Tampa, FL, USA
2000 Ford Taurus SE FFV wagon. Strong shudder when in stopping in reverse backing out of parking lot. Took to dealership and was told "something" inside the transmission is failing. Quoted $3000 for transmission replacement. Vehicle has 70,000 miles on it very premature for transmission failure.
- Ashland, WI, USA
Transmission problem: I have had my 2000 Ford Taurus for only 3 years and the car's transmission is no good! the exact mileage on the odometer reads 48,143 miles. I feel that I have been sold a lemon. My husband was driving our car on 10/7/07 while on our trip to atlanta, Georgia and the car broke down in the middle of a major highway - jimmy carter boulevard. His life was in danger because another passenger's car almost crashed into the back of our vehicle. The car was running and suddenly stopped. The car note will not be paid off until December '2008. I feel that there definitely needs to be a safety recall on this particular Ford model car. I feel that I will need to make a television appearance on consumer report and make the public aware of this problem.
- Tampa, FL, USA
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.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Transmission failed at 42000 miles
- Columbus, MS, USA
Noticed within last 2000 miles that the transmission would slip and jerk when driving up steep grades or sharp turns, when it would attempt to downshift from 3rd to 2nd. It failed completely last night while driving home, fortunately we were only 3 miles from our home. Now it will only go 25 mph and has a burning odor. It has 103K miles and the auto trans was serviced (filter/fluid changed) every 35K miles. We will get an estimate for the repair/replacement, however I suspect a bill from $1500-2200 is in order. All the news I heard about Ford automatics is now substantiated....this is the last Ford for us period.
- Pittstown, NJ, USA
: the contact stated while turning around in the driveway, the gears would not shift. This happened without warning. The dealer was alerted. Updated 12/1/20006 - the shifter cable broke.
- Williamsburg, OH, USA
Having trouble with shifter cable on this car, after putting car into I thought was park, the car drifted and the brakes had to be applied. The bolt fell out and the car would not start. This should be looked into asap and then recall said item, this is a serious safety matter.
- Morgantown, WV, USA
2000 Ford Taurus with 4 recalls and a bad transmission at 70 miles I cant afford to get it out the shop at 2100 dollars.
- Dover, DE, USA
The contact stated the vehicle was making a chattering noise when putting it in reverse. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic, they said there was a torn lip seal on reverse accumulator due to a defective cut on transmission channel plate. She contacted the dealer, and they did not offer a free remedy. Updated 11/30/05.
- Guilford, CT, USA
While driving on the highway the consumer slowed down and then pressed the gas to accelerate but the vehicle revved and then the vehicle stopped on its own and would not go into gear. There was no forewarning lights that came on the dash board. This happened on September 19, 2005, had vehicle towed to the dealer, they said the transmission needed to be replaced, and they were going to charge $1300 with the extended warranty applied.
- Aiea , HI, USA
The transmission in my 2000 Ford Taurus suddenly failed as I was leaving a business establishment and was merging into traffic of a 4 lane highway. There had been no warning that there was a potential problem of any kind. After having my vehicle towed to a reputable repair shop, I was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has a little over 52,688 miles.
- Sanford, NC, USA
Nar 01/16/2003. The consumer had problems with the transmission on 4 occasions which ultimately left him stranded on the highway.
- Signal Mountain, TN, USA
Transmission failed, making it difficult to change gears.
- Oscoda, MI, USA
While waiting for the green light at stop sign automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to dealership, who indicated the need for a new transmission. Transmission (gear)
- Hartford, CT, USA
Nar 06/19/2003. The consumer has encountered numerous amount of problems with the vehicle. First the transmission was leaking fluid the brakes failed twice in a year. The vehicle was repaired at dobbs Ford two times and both parts were not under warranty and again after being fixed the brakes failed. As a result of the vehicle defect the consumer has lost her car insurance and is unable to purchase anymore because no other company want to risk another accident with the brakes. The consumer believes Ford should except responsibility for this car before some is hurt. The consumers nephew was driving the vehicle and crashed into a concrete block and the air bags failed to deploy.
- Memphis, TN, USA
The consumer stated that his vehicle would not change gears. He had a private mechanic to look at the vehicle and was told that the cable gear was broken.
- Beulah, MS, USA
- Indianapolis, IN, USA