2000 Ford Taurus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 8%of 1,195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,844miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Ford Taurus, 8% of the 1,195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,844 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was at a stop light and tried to drive and my 2000 Ford Taurus would not move. It has not shown any signs of the transmission slipping in the past. It has had 2 engines and an AC compressor which was covered under warranty. The warranty is up and no one can give any advice. I have heard this is an ongoing problem with the Ford Taurus.”
NHTSA complaint #10283006, filed 2009-09, 133,000 miles“Transmission (automatic) 2000 Ford Taurus, placed in reverse after repair for fractured coil springs (warranted) were replaced ,the vehicle shuttered while slightly braking now Ford dealer handing me a bill for over $2,000.00 , vehicle ran and drove great before this repair (of course they said it was completely separate) please help I've read other reports of incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10226730, filed 2008-05, 49,000 miles“The transmission in my 2000 Ford Taurus suddenly failed as I was leaving a business establishment and was merging into traffic of a 4 lane highway. There had been no warning that there was a potential problem of any kind. After having my vehicle towed to a reputable repair shop, I was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has a little over 52,688 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10122341, filed 2005-05, 52,688 miles“I have owned my 2002 Ford Taurus for 32 months. During this time, I have hade the the brake pedal switch replaced twice, new rear struts, replaced airbag system. The car is now back at Ford to have a new transaxel installed. There have been more than $5,000 in repairs to this car which has just over 60,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10000702, filed 2003-01, 60,000 miles“Since 2004, I had to have my engine rebuilt in 2009 the cost was 1,700, due to failure in the coolant system probable cause was the coolant system eroded', and still have coolant issues, the repairs on the coolant was almost 700. After those repairs were conducted, I had my car towed to grand prairie Ford, because my car would not change gears. Grand prairie Ford presented me a repair list stating at that point my car needed a new transmission and would cost another 3,000 to repair. I had my car towed to eagle transmission in irving, texas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10454232, filed 2012-04, 136,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016808Oct 11, 2005Erratic fluid level reading on transaxle dipstick-leaks-4f50n, ax4n, ax4s transaxle.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission 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 2000 Ford Taurus
443 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsEngine cooling
103 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsExterior lighting
87 complaintsVehicle speed control
87 complaintsFuel system
66 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTires
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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