I have a 1998 ford taurus and it drops speed rapidly and seems like it doesn't want to change gears. I have been told that it might be the speed sensor, does anyone know? Also, will that fix the transmission to?
2006-09-18 17:31:06 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I drive a tuarus now (2001), it is my second. My old one (1993) did what yours is doing. The overdrive is kicking in prematurely. It can be solved if you bring it to a Ford dealership and they can upload info for the computer that manages the shift ratio, or change the associate sensor. I don't know what the name of the sensor is, but they have the diagnostic equip that will pick it up. In my experience it is worth paying the dealership the $79.00 for a diagnostic. Non-certified shops don't have the right equipment and can wind up replacing a lot more than needed. It is well known that people have been told that thier transmitions are shot, when in fact it was a $20-50 shift ratio sensor. I would hate for you to buy an new transmission because of a bogus diagnosis. My 2001 has been a great vehicle all the way to 200,000 miles because I followed regular maintainence. You might be in better shape if you changed the transmission fluid too. Hope this helps you.
2006-09-18 18:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by ragajungle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So what is wrong with the transmission? What exactly is the problem? More detail please. It could be a drop in fuel pressure from a bad fuel pump, which is common on the Taurus. This would cause a bad hesitation and may come across as a transmission concern if it is jerking and missing due to low fuel pressure. A test drive with a fuel pressure guage attached at a local repair shop will tell whether or not it is loosing fuel pressure.
2006-09-18 17:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any one answering this is either shooting from the hip or REALLY knows Ford transmissions.
It certainly is POSSIBLE that the VSS is a problem and it does act weird if it fails in earlier Ford Tauruses, but to know definitively , someone must retrieve the codes stored in the PCM.
You can have that done by a discount auto parts store, or take it to AAMCO or another (REPUTABLE) transmission shop for a free code extraction.
The repairs necessary will then be very clear, and guessing won't be necessary.
Good Luck
2006-09-18 17:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I know the ford taurus is piece of junk,they are famous for having transmission problems
Lose the ford and get yourself a Honda or Toyota
2006-09-18 17:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my tauris I have owend other cars in the past and i always go back to the taurus. I have never had any problems with any of mine. but it sounds like it may be a fuel pump or transmition problem..
2006-09-22 13:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Push_mb20girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like your transmission is slipping we also have a 98 Taurus it could be a computer problem have you had a high power tranny flush done recently this is known to cause problems.
2006-09-18 17:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by cheryl d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I really know about this car is I do not want one. Been there, done that. My mechanic told me he makes a living off the engine they put in the car. Something about an iron block and aluminum head.
2006-09-18 17:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to consumer reports, old Taurus's are notorious for all sorts of electric trouble.
2006-09-18 17:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by eric l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like something with the tranny the tranny shop make alot of money off these cars cause there noted for tranny problems take it to your local transmission shop and get a free estimate
2006-09-18 17:34:17 · answer #9 · answered by Stephen A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋