Speedometer needle begins to bounce to 85 when wheels hit any bump at speeds over 55 miles per hour. Needle hangs at that point for up to 25 seconds making it impossible to determine actual speed, or whether or not the cruise control is properly set. Original speedometer failed at 15,000, replaced at about 19,000; first replacement at 30,000, replaced at 36,000; and second replacement at 49,000. Ford will not replace because out of warranty, although every speedometer has failed at about 15,000 miles. Due to the number of failures reported to nhtsb by taurus owners, and the inability to determine actual speed, this is a safety issue and it would appear that a recall is warranted. $600 for a replacement every 15,000 miles is not reasonable. I have never owned a car in over 40 years of driving where even one speedometer failed.
1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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1st failure was around 11,300 miles. Dealer fixed and replaced. Failed again in 4-20-97 at 22,100 miles, dealer replaced again. Car now has 30,plus showing on 3rd odometer and is out of warranty but they will not fix. It went out again 8-10 1998.
Speedometer failed.jumps from 40 to 85+ back & forth. Noise in dash. This occured in the beginning of a 1000 mile trip on unfamiliar roads at night. This was highly distracting and dangerous especially when I had no clue how fast I was actually going on high speed highways. It appears that ford documented it knows of this common failure and why it occures but does not recall cars and expects owners to pay if out of bumper to bumber warranty. My appointment for this repair & mount recall are 6/17 6:00pm.
Speedometer is jumping up and down. Consumer can't determine the correct speed. Vehicle has been to the repair shop twice for the same problem.
While driving speedometer moves around and around, and consumer can't determine what's the speed. Also, when driving at 10 MPH speedometer will state that consumer is driving at 75 MPH. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Speedometer readings are incorrect in wet road condtions. Dealer has replaced speedometer prior to this . Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle was in for a recall service at al piemonte, and transmission leakage occurred after recall repairs were completed.
When vehicle exceeds 40 MPH odometer will bounce. Once this happens, driver cannot tell how fast vehicle is moving. The dealer has been notified.
Engine failure - took car in on 12/23/1998 to have test for warranty (ford 98m01). Paid to have dealer test coolant and engine for leaks ($146.98), told me ok, 4 months later I have used twice a much antifreeze as before and there are know visable leaks. Dealer told me out of warranty tough luck. Transmisson, had in for service several times under warrany, said fixed but now problem is getting worse,.tells me you are out of warrany, tough luck.
Engine mounts broke, resulting in engine movement. Also, noticed air conditioner /clutch damaged due to the broken mounts. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has not replaced parts. After vehicle repaired, the transmission began to pop out of gear, owner got rid of car. *ak
While driving on highway speedometer went haywire unable to tell speed entire trip.
Taurus or ford will never be no.1 with me again. Massive failures known with taurus speedometer heads. Say something in dodge voyager and doors flying open. When will something be done? Right now if you got $250 and the time and will accept a 90 day or low mileage guarantee.
When consumer tried to start vehicle in the morning, vehicle started. But when she moved the transmission pawl from park to drive, the vehicle did not move. Was taken to dealer , where they told consumer that problem was transmission failure.
At 66,900 miles transmission has malfunctioned and will not shift into first gear. Repairs were made at owner's expense, wants reimbursement. *ak
Both cluch and electrical problems were repaired at pulliam ford located on two notch road in columbia, south carolina. Last repair vehicle shut down and was advised that a new engine was needed.
While putting vehicle in the park position, the vehicle is still in reverse or the vehicle will reverse unexpectedly which may cause a crash or injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Speedometer jumps from 65 to 85 depending on how large a bump you hit. Dealer informed me that replacement part was also faulty and could not replace at the time.
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also, front end made clicking sounds. Rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Speedometer failed three times. This last failure, have not replaced yet. Speedometer operates erratically, causing inaccurate speed readings. First failure replaced, no charge, by jack trebour ford dealer, dover nj. Second failure fixed by private garage because trebour ford said not under warranty. Just learned of the federal safety agency website and voq. Will want to pursue ford dealer or manufacturer to replace third failure as warranty work.
Speedometer failed on two occasions.
Speedometer cable failed.
This taurus's original speedometer was replaced @ 35,029 miles due to the needle bouncing uncontrollably. There was no way to tell how fast you were going. Now the second speedometer is doing the same thing, and it began to do it at about 35,000 miles. My local dealer has denied any knowledge of a manufacturers problem. Graham, at ford motor company in detroit, denied any manufacturer problem. However, my local independent garage, hart's auto repair, provided me with article # 97-12-5 stating that ford taurus and mercury sable 1994-95 cars had speedometer needle waver and sticking problems. Applicable to this were oasis codes #204000, #204200, and #302000. I want a new speedometer with actual mileage displayed! This is a real safety issue!
Speedometer replaced twice due to erractic performance.
Speedometer very erratic. From 40 MPH and higher, would bounce between 40 and 85. Did not know what speed I was driving. Was replaced under warranty and was alright for 15 months. Acted up again in dec. 1997, samething. Ford refused to accept responsibility. This is a safety problem, especially when my wife is driving on beltways and open road.
The first speedometer/accelerator cable was replaced under warranty, free of charge. The second one has now broken and needs to be replaced with a third one. The car is not that old.
Speedometer performs erractically, replaced once, is now in need of replacement again.
Vehicle speedometer malfunctioning.
Transmission slips, and consumer has to press on the gas very hard to get it to catch, while doing that it shoots foward very fast and hard with a jerk. The dealer has been contacted.
The speedometer broke. Could not tell how fast vehicle was traveling. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed that the parts had to be ordered from manufacturer for replacement. Ak
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