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Claxton of Charlotte NC (02/21/09)
This is a general notice to all customers complaining about transmissions going out in any of the first four generations of the Ford Taurus, including sedans and wagons. The most common reason for transmission failure in the Taurus is driver error. A lot of people leave their vehicles in the overdrive gear when driving below highway speeds on surface streets. This can cause premature transmission failure.

I have owned three different Ford Tauruses (1989 GL, 1998 SE, 2001 SES) and I have had no transmission problems whatsoever. By following one simple rule--shifting into ovedrive at highway speeds and out of overdrive below highway speeds in stop-and-go traffic, transmission failure becomes much less likely.

Lee of Nashville, TN January 20, 2009

Lee of Nashville TN (01/20/09)
I also had transmission problems with my '05 Taurus. Fortunately, it happened at 74k mi, and was still under my extended warrant. 27k mi later, at 104k mi, the transmission went out again. the dealer did the work again and said it was a bad torque converter...i had to pay this time, it was 1,400. needless to say....i'll nver buy another taurus. I'have all of regular service performed at ford delearships.

Ed of Webster, NY January 6, 2009

Ed of Webster NY (01/06/09)
I own a 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon and blew a spark plug. My extended insurance covers only the repair kit. I cannot afford a new head, but will be looking to trade this loser in. I am 62 and have never heard of this before. Judging from the number of entries here about Ford, it would be nice if they owned up to this and took care of it -- oh, and I just saw a donkey fly by, too!!!

John of Northford, CT January 5, 2009

John of Northford CT (01/05/09)
Backing my 2002 Taurus out of my driveway on level ground I heard a loud metal Bang! Then the Taurus started listing on the passengers side.

When I took off the flat tire I found the inside tire wall (just below the tread) opened all the way around like a can-opener opens a tin can. The spring was snapped off and gouged the tire. I called a local muffler shop that does that kind of work. Hard to diagnose over the phone. Of course it will need a spring 150. plus 2 1/2 hours labor, but there may be reasons why the strut should be replaced also. Strut and spring assembly 370. plus 2 1/2 hours labor.

And what about the other side the muffler service mechanic offered? And now reading of other peoples' problems with Taurus's maybe the rear springs could get me and my family in an accident too! How long has Ford been building cars?!

Ted of Port Huron, MI January 3, 2009

Ted of Port Huron MI (01/03/09)
My sons 2002 Taurus. The drivers side spring broke in 1/2 while he was backing it out of the garage. Car has 95161 miles on it. Had 93972 odometer miles when he bought it in April of 2008. We had it inspected by a mecanic and all looked good. He has only driven the car 1182 miles. When the spring broke it tore an 8 inch gash in the drivers side tire and destroyed it.

Now I'm concered for his safety driving this vehicle. Strut and spring assemblies don't just fall apart or dis-assemble themselves unless the whole assembly is simply faulty and never should have been installed in the first place. Ford had a recall on this problem and yet continued to install this piece of ridiculous assemblage and called it your suspension system. So they apparently don't mind jeopardizing the safety of those who buy their cars. They should be made to fix this problem and clean up their act.

It's an act of little conscience to continue to put a dangerous piece of equipment into a vehicle and then dole out verbal pablum to those who want this resolved. It's just plain morally dishonest and our Governmental consumer protection agencies should aide them in fixing this.....before someone gets killed, miamed, paralyzed...if it has not already happened.

Nicholas of Hartland, MI November 20, 2008

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