1988 FORD TAURUS Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
27 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1988 FORD TAURUS
27 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
27
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FUEL LINE. *MR CONSUMER WAITING FOR SETTLEMENT ON REPAIRS MADE ON FUEL PUMP, ENGINE MOUNTS, POWER BRAKE BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER, AIR CONDITIONER, MANIFOLD, TIRES, AND TRANSMISSION. *LA
#743742
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#725188
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CONTACTED FORD VIA WEBSITE WITH NO FEEDBACK AND CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALER WITH NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
#722478
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KNOWN FAILURE OF ORIGINAL COMPONENT AT LOWER THAN NORMAL LIFE EXPECTANCY. *AK
#717374
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#716224
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THIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE IN A 6 MONTH SPAN/I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS TRANSMISSION WAS NOT RIGHT WHEN IT COME OUT OF THE FORD PLANT ,RATHER THAN FIX IT BEFORE IT GOT TO THE SHOWROOM,THEY PUT OUT A SERVICE MEMO TO HAVE IT FIXED AFTER IT TORE UP SOMETHING TO DO WITH A FLUID COOLING PROBLEM OUR CAR HAS HIGH MILEAGE ON IT BUT ANYONE WHO HAS ONE HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *AK
#527251
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE AND REPLACED. YH (FIRST FAILED JULY, 1995- 67048 AND THE SECOND FAILED JULY,1996- 110512)
LEMON SINCE THE DAY I GOT IT. FORD WON'T HONOR HERTZ RESALES. AT 31K ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BLEW; MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, LIST OF DEFECTS WOULD BE TWO PAGES LONG--SOME MAY STEM FROM SEVERE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE BUT CAR WAS ONLY ON EAST COAST FOR 1 YEAR. FORD NONRESPONSIVE. *AK
#707166
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FORD TAURUS - HISTORY OF MULTIPLE FAILURES EVEN ON THIS INDIVIDUAL VEHICLE. AXLE FAILED TWICE, CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED TWICE (DIFFERENT UNITS), FRONT DRIVE AXLE SUFFERED COMPLETE FAILURE, PLASTIC RADIATOR FATIGUED AT MOUNTING POINT AND CRACKED. I WANTED TO ADD THIS INFO FOR YOUR HISTORICAL RECORDS. *AK
#703639
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IS THERE ANY RE-CALL OR HELP FROM FORD ON THE TRANSMISSION. NO FORWARD GEAR!!!!!
#543704
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#834757
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MOTOR MOUNTS BROKE THREE OR FOUR TIMES, AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR REPAIRS. WHEN DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER CAN HEAR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. ALSO, WHENEVER GOING INTO ANOTHER GEAR, THERE IS A PROBLEM AND VEHICLE STALLS. CONSUMER JUST GOT A TUNE UP. *AK
#834173
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VEHICLE HAS TO RUN FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE REVERSE WILL RESPOND, AND ON AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE DRAGS UP THE HILL, IT GET JUST ENOUGH POWER TO DO THAT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#834218
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TRANMISSION MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, CAN HEAR KNOCKING NOISE COMING THE VEHICLE. *AK
#702237
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TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE BECOMES DISCONNECTED FROM THE RADIATOR/ENGINE STALLS AT REDUCED RPM
#523481
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TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING SINCE OWNING VEHICLE. ALSO FUEL PUMP FAILED TWICE, AND POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED ONCE. *AKE
#509849
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#511316
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TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
#601574
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PLASTIC GOVERNOR GEAR IN TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503868)
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAUGHT ON FIRE, ALSO REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND TRANSMISSION PAN/LINES. *AK
#485483
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. *AK
#967975
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THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACE OR REBUILT. TT
#967915
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HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED SEVEN TIMES. VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. *AK
#486151
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *SKD
#966853
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THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 82,000 MILES, AT FIRST TRANSMISSION SLIPPED THEN VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPPED, NP FORWARD/REVERSE GEARS. *AK
#966650
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THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
#480828
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TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Other 1988 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
58 complaints
Structureframe And Members
43 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
26 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
25 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Seats
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint