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Why does my car sound like a loud truck?

Why does my car sound like a loud truck?

When your smooth-running car or truck suddenly sounds like an angry tractor, chances are good that something within the exhaust system is to blame. The problem could be a broken exhaust manifold, or it could be farther downstream in the exhaust system’s pipes and its connection to the muffler.

Are there any problems with the 2004 Ford Taurus?

11 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Taurus.

Why is the transmission not working on my Ford Taurus?

HOLD THE PHONE My Ford Taurus gets in a mood every now and then and starts slipping in gear. Usually all I need to do is get on a highway and it somehow resets the computer to sync the transmission back up.

How to check the transmission fluid in a Ford Taurus?

Check the fluid with the car RUNNING in park fully warmed up. Read the dipstick it will tell you where it should be. With the car off and the key in, foot on the brake pedal. Rapidly go through all of the gears. Sometime the PRNDL switch can get gummed up. How many miles are on the car and when was the last time the fluid and filter were changed?

When did I buy a 2005 Ford Taurus?

Fotunately I had bought it as a cetified used car in 2005, warranty was still in effect. 47 people found this helpful. Thanks for the answers. I went to Ford and was quoted $2900.

11 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2004 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2004 Taurus.

Is there a problem with my Taurus transmission?

No movement in any gear, forward or reverse. I have a 2004 Taurus and on my way home from work my car stopped dead in the road and had to be towed. There was no prior warning or issues just my transmission stopped dead in the middle of a busy road. Mechanic told me I need a new transmission.

Check the fluid with the car RUNNING in park fully warmed up. Read the dipstick it will tell you where it should be. With the car off and the key in, foot on the brake pedal. Rapidly go through all of the gears. Sometime the PRNDL switch can get gummed up. How many miles are on the car and when was the last time the fluid and filter were changed?

Fotunately I had bought it as a cetified used car in 2005, warranty was still in effect. 47 people found this helpful. Thanks for the answers. I went to Ford and was quoted $2900.

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