2007 Ford Taurus Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Ford Taurus, 11% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,700 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle transmission has hesitation, shaking problem and rubbing noises at 35-40 MPH. Possible failure on the road was admitted by Ford service department. Vehicle was diagnosed with the problem at last service but couldn't be fixed because parts are not available. This is my sole means of transportation but I was told it may be many months before it can be fixed. Meanwhile it is a safety issue as breakdown on the road may cause accident. Updated 12/17/13”
NHTSA complaint #10554369, filed 2013-12, 43,776 miles“Vehicle suddenly lost power to the wheels in the middle of heavy rush hour traffic, though the vehicle was still on. After coasting into a parking lot, I tried to move the car both forward and backward and it just wouldn't go. There was no noise to indicate something had broken. After taking it to the transmission shop, I found out from the owner that the torque converter was at fault and that they saw this all the time on this generation of Ford Taurus around 60,000 to 90,000 miles driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595047, filed 2014-05, 75,000 miles“Check transmission has come up three times on display over the past 2 months. I am not sure of the dates of the first 2 incidents but each time I found transmission fluid underneath the car as I drove away. I also found fluid on the engine block after the second incident. I took it to a local mechanic after the second incident, and they said my transmission was starting to go but they could not be specific on when this would happen. The last incident happened last week, and I decided to take it to the local Ford dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10471963, filed 2012-08, 58,500 miles“Rounded a curve and when I went to accelerate the transmission had broke and there was no drive power. Ford mechanic described as 'catastrophic' transmission failure. Did not slip or show any signs of deterioration prior to failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10683701, filed 2015-02, 55,000 miles“While returning to lubbock, tx from carrollton, tx with the cruise control on the engine began racing but the car slowed down. Applied brake to turn off cruise control and coasted off the highway. The temperature was about 105 degrees outside and was 20 miles away from nearest town. Was stranded until tow truck could make it out there. Car would not engage in any gear. Shop determined that torque converter failed. Car has never towed anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10468294, filed 2012-07, 85,245 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2007 Ford Taurus
55 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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