Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 24, 2024
My 2014 Ford Taurus SEL transmission when driving and when the shifting begins, the car shudders in 3rd and 4th gear, when it passes the 4 gears, then the vehicle runs smooth. I would like to report this because this is not normal for a transmission to do this. I do not believe it is a Torque converter. Ford Dealership said it was a Torque Converter. I took it to Aamco Transmission and had it looked at and the person that worked on it, he did not believe it was a Torque Converter. I had Aamco to check this and all they did was changed my Transmission Fluid. The problem came back. I believe this is a defect in the Transmission. I did some research and come to believe it is the body valves inside the Transmission causing this problem. I am sure this could be a safety hazard to me while driving. I believe the Transmission could lock up and cause a crash. I will upload the work order. This has been going on since March 2023 and I have no solution to this problem. I wanted to see if you can help with this problem and get it recalled.
- NHTSA ID
- 11604267
- Incident
- Apr 18, 2023
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while performing an oil change on the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side axle was detaching. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V393000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11568872
- Incident
- Jan 29, 2024
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Oct 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 30-50 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he had parked and stopped driving the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 34,720.
- NHTSA ID
- 11550206
- Incident
- Oct 2, 2023
- Mileage
- 34,720 mi
Driver assistancePowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Mar 16, 2023
On 3/8/23 I was attempting to turn around on a residential street. I put my car in reverse and started turning steering wheel to the right when suddenly there was a loud pop and my steering wheel tighted up and I could barely turn it. IThen when I put in drive it stated rattling everywhere. I almost hit another car trying to turn in a drive cause couldn't turn. With in an hour the check engine power assist and traction control came lost blinkers and if I tried to gas it it would baulk I eventually got it home but every time I had to change gears drive to reverse it made a loud noise as if the bottom just fell out. My car has 5 recalls none have been fixed and Ford said my car had no recalls said mechanic but first lady agreed there was one. But they are refusing to fix it or even acknowledge that there is a recall. The mechanic was very short and rude with me. And then said to take it up with Ford Customer Service. I've only had my car for 6 months and now am out of car and in danger of loosing my two jobs. 64 of the 153 complaints all have to do with the exact problems I have with steering then the axel. This needs to be investigated cause had I lost power steering suddenly when making that turn someone could have been seriously injured if not killed. Thankfully I lost it while at a stoping point and was able to compensate for the lack of steering. However my back my shoulders and my hands have all been damaged due to trying to control my car. Who should I call to have recalls fixed since Ford is denying there's even a recall. I've emailed CarMax no response and emailed Ford CEO but mail came back
- NHTSA ID
- 11512101
- Incident
- Mar 8, 2023
- Mileage
- 121,997 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 9, 2022
PTU went bad with just 93000 miles on vehicle for $1500 repair. Initially sounded like tin cans crunching in front in.
- NHTSA ID
- 11451124
- Incident
- Nov 10, 2021
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)Steering
Filed Jul 17, 2021
Over the weekend I noticed my steering was making a cluck noise from both the front and rear making the car very uncomfortable to ride and it kinda moves more left or a little right when on highway. I also noticed my check engine light came on. I took the car to get looked and the diagnosis read I have bad fuel pump line or evap dont know smell fuse of gas, gas gauge goes up an down. I was to notify NHTSA and to Report this incident and whether to see if theirs any Recall to my Vehicle. Please and thank you.
- NHTSA ID
- 11425237
- Incident
- Jul 9, 2021
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED MONTROSE FORD LOCATED AT 3960 MEDINA RD, FAIRLAWN, OH 44333, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A BLOWN FUSE. THE FUSE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE FUSE WAS REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT TO PURCHASE THE SAME FUSE AND TO KEEP THEM IN THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE IF THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC SHOWED THE CONTACT HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9.
- NHTSA ID
- 11327808
- Incident
- Sep 30, 2019
- Mileage
- 9 mi
Driver assistanceFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 16, 2019
THE VEHICLE HAS STRUGGLED TO START AFTER REFUELING AT A GAS STATION WITH A HICCUPING TYPE FEELING, AS WELL AS BEING INCONSISTENT ON POWER UNDER ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES VERY SLOW WITH A SUDDEN PULL, SOMETIMES QUICK AND RESPONSIVE, IT VARIES A LOT BY DAY.
- NHTSA ID
- 11280518
- Incident
- Nov 14, 2019
- Mileage
- 79,109 mi
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Jun 6, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JUST DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR. IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN I PUSHED THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR SO I JUST WENT BACK TO MY JOB TO PARK BEFORE I GOT TO THE MAIN ROAD WHERE THE RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WAS.
- NHTSA ID
- 11218374
- Incident
- Jun 6, 2019
- Mileage
- 151,000 mi
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed May 16, 2019
MY CAR SPUTTERED OUT THEN STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY
- NHTSA ID
- 11208052
- Incident
- Apr 21, 2019
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Mar 22, 2019
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN FRONT END
- NHTSA ID
- 11190667
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2017
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 16, 2014
THIS VEHICLE IS USED AS A FLEET VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN A PARKED DRIVEWAY AT A RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE BROKE FREE, ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKMENT, OVER THE EDGE OF THE EMBANKMENT STRIKING THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY. THIS IMPACT CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THIS VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, AND IN PARK. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THERE HAS BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH IN THE PAST. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10633542
- Incident
- Sep 16, 2014
- Mileage
- 19,300 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.