On different occasions when going uphill on the freeway the transmission would make a really hard shift, which was noisy and could be felt by all in the car. Sometimes the red wrench light on the dash would come on. If I stopped, when we started up again the light would be off. I took it to the dealer and the service people had it for 3 days and could not find the problem. It happened again and this time it was when driving in the city and the car slowed and would not shift properly (light on again). When we stopped and then started again it was fine. Took it in to AMCO this time and they suspected it was an intermittent turbine speed sensor problem (Code PO717) and suggested Ford may have a replacement. No one seems to know what the problem is and how to fix it. I thought this was a good car, but I'm afraid the transmission is being damaged and will have to be replaced......I would not buy another ford if they do not correct faulty sensors which may cause damage!

After many issues with my previous car (a Chrysler) I wanted something that was going to be painfully reliable for university. So I got a 2007 Ford Taurus SEL, a Taurus those things are supposed to be some of the most reliable, in-expensive to operate cars on the road. So I've driven it to the point where it has become painfully mundane and boring.

But recently I had noticed that when I shifted my car from Park to Reverse there was a loud 'clunking' sound accompanied by a jolt, unless I had the brake pedal pressed to the floor the car would 'jump' backwards a few inches. Then I started to notice the car shifting rather harshly but I got used to it, figuring this is just what happens with normal wear and tear.

Recently I had my car in for a normal 5,000 service before I drove back down to Florida for university (from Michigan). As soon as I took the car from the dealership I noticed that while maintaining speed in 4th gear the car would buck, or surge while driving. I thought that might be the way my new tires were gripping the road. But then While driving at highway speeds it started to do the same thing. And then I had several times where it would seemingly drop out of gear while driving.

I just find it hard to believe that after 54,000 miles of mostly highway driving the transmission has failed! Although it is covered under extended warranty when the next one fails in 20k-60k miles the car will no longer be under warranty, I plan on being rid of it long before then.