1987 FORD TAURUS Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
23 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1987 FORD TAURUS
23 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
23
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
I WAS DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIP AND THEN WENT OUT AND NOW CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT. *NLM
#8010914
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WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE SHUTSDOWN. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS NOW HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE FUEL LINE INJECTION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONETS INCLUDING THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS REPLACED. *MJ
#754511
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT. *AK
EXPECTED ENGINE LIFE IN MILES, EXPECTED TRANSMISION LIFE IN MILES. *AK
#721985
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TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. GAS HAND NOT WORKING. RACK AND PINION BROKE UP. SEAT BELTS FELL APART.
#832775
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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING IS VERY HARD TO STEER AND THE VEHICLE IS STUCK IN LOW GEAR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE SLOWLY AT 8 MPH AND LOSE ALL POWER/VEHICLE DIED. *AK
#835959
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WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING,TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO DIE. CONSUMER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. CURRENTLY,WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE IS JUMPING. *AK
#835629
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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED/JERKS, AND CONSUMER LOST POWER. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP TO HAVE SOME PARTS TO THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK
#826476
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WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COAST. *AK
#834698
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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE CUTS OFF AND STALLS. *AK.
#833939
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EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION STALLING WHILE STOPPING. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR IN ORDER TO GET THE TRANSMISSION INTO GEAR. THIS CONDITION OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL TRANSMISSION FAILS TO OPERATE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
#702169
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MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD ON BOTH MY CARS COSTING ME A FEE OF $2600.00. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT BECAUSE YOU GUYS DID NOT PUT A DAM IN THEM THEY OVERHEAT AND AND THINGS START TO BREAK.
#833295
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE DUE TO IMPROPER COOLING SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
#700421
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THIS TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ALMOST EVERY YEAR LIKE CLOCK WORK SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 92, AND THE PERSON WHO SOLD IT TO ME, THE ORIGINAL OWNER SOLD IT TO ME BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION JUST QUITS WORKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, THIS LAST TIME I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE CAR MOVED A COUPLE OF FEET INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND QUIT MOVING, ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE HIT BY AN APPROACHING VEHICLE, IT THEN ENGAGED AND I WENT A COUPLE OF BLOCKS AND IT WENT OUT COMPLETELY ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE REAR ENDED. THE TIME BEFORE THIS IT WENT OUT ON THE FREEWAY WHILE I WAS IN THE NUMBER 3 LANE ALMOST GETTING ME KILLED BY NUMEROUS VEHICLES. EVERYONE I TALK TO WHO HAS A TAURUS TELLS ME THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT WHICH HAS...
#539660
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#513686
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ENGINE FAILURE; ALSO REPLACED TRANSMISSION/STEERING RACK/ALTERNATOR/POWER LOCKS. *AK
#520656
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#518988
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#487780
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#977675
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PURCHASE CAR USED CAR IS ON THE SECOND TRANSMISSION AND CAR OVERHEATED . TT
#974414
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PURCHASE CAR USED AT 34,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED . TT
#968127
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THE TRANSMISSION TRANSAXLE NEED TO BE REPLACED,THE TIMING CHAIN NEED TO REPLACE .
#489889
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TRANSMISSION FAILED/REPLACED TWICE. *SKD
Other 1987 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
30 complaints
Structureframe And Members
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
20 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
14 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
12 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
11 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
9 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint