1987 Ford Taurus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 11%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,198miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Ford Taurus, 11% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,198 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #702169, filed 1999-01“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #700421, filed 1998-11“When coming to a stop vehicle shutsdown. Took vehicle to dealer. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #8010914, filed 2002-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #833939, filed 1999-01“There is a leakage coming from the transmission. Also, when making any type of sharp turn, there is a clicking noise coming from the front of vehicle, and front end of the vehicle is pulling to the left.”
NHTSA complaint #835670, filed 1999-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 13% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 6% |
| 2014 | 12 | 5% |
| 2013 | 44 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 10% |
| 2010 | 36 | 18% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 44 | 25% |
| 2007 | 16 | 11% |
| 2006 | 32 | 10% |
| 2005 | 123 | 16% |
| 2004 | 72 | 19% |
| 2003 | 316 | 26% |
| 2002 | 39 | 3% |
| 2001 | 58 | 6% |
| 2000 | 99 | 8% |
| 1999 | 91 | 10% |
| 1998 | 69 | 13% |
| 1997 | 214 | 28% |
| 1996 | 182 | 22% |
| 1995 | 394 | 33% |
| 1994 | 269 | 29% |
| 1993 | 174 | 11% |
| 1992 | 105 | 15% |
| 1991 | 260 | 40% |
| 1990 | 42 | 11% |
| 1989 | 52 | 9% |
| 1988 | 37 | 11% |
| 1987 | 29 | 11% |
| 1986 | 19 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Taurus
69 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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