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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Ford Taurus transmission problems

transmission problem

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1998 Ford Taurus Owner Comments

problem #3

Nov 132002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the transmission accelerator and the RPM will raised up to more then 3 RPM while the vehicle was not moving but yes it was turn on. Dealer was contacted and stated to bring the vehicle into the shop but consumer refused to do it because he did not want to pay for the service.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #2

Oct 042001

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer states that speedometer stays on 10 mph when vehicle is actually going 40 mph, consumer states engine light has illuminated. RPM's raise higher than normal.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 282002

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Consumer had to replace to fuel pump. Dealer notified.

- North Whales, PA, USA

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