While driving the speedometer malfunctioned, not reading the rmps properly and making a buzzing noise. Please provide further information.
1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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The speedometer on the car was replaced at 50000 miles because it jumped around and made a rattling noise. Now the replacement speedometer is doing the same thing. The speed at which the problem starts is now down to 40 MPH. The needle jumps all over a range of about 15 MPH above and below the actual speed, making it impossible to know how fast I am driving. I have spoken with other taurus owners and looked on the internet, and this seems to be a common problem. I contacted ford and they said that I would be charged for repairing this dangerous (and apparently common) problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with after 45mph, speedometer bounced around. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Speedometer performs erratically when car travels over 45 MPH or more, also makes noise.
Fuel pump failed resulting in the car to stop while driving.
The speedometer jump is not something that only we are experiencing. Other's with the same vehicle model are also. We do not feel this is something that we should have to pay in excess of $300 to correct as it is not an isolated insident and has had numerous tsb posted for the problem.
Speedometer jump and bounces around, I have found tsb's on this. The speedometer was originally replaced at apx 29000 miles for this problem, then at apx 29000 miles on the replacement it started doing the same thing again. (this time it cost me almost $200 to fix, the first time it was free). The first time it was fixed at the purchased dealer (marion ford, illinois), the second time at another ford dealer(sparta ford, illinois). The second time the ford dealer said it was not covered.
Speedometer needle jumps when going in excess of 45 MPH. This results in inaccurate speed reading. For example, when driving at 55 MPH the speedometer needle will jump to 80, then flip back and then will continue to go back and forth. This is causing distraction while the vehicle is being driven and can cause a crash.
While backing the vehicle out of the driveway the transmission went completely out, causing the consumer to put the vehicle in the shop to replace the transmission. Owner wants ford to accept responsibility for this defect and pay for it. *ak
Transmission appears to shift into netural when after coming to a stop then shifts into forward gear and jumps forward rapidly(thismay be because I'm pressing on the gas assuming it is in a forward gear. This has several times to me. I have talked to another person where I work, and he had to have his transmission replaced(about $2300).
Tranmission: grinding noise heard at start-up. Vehicle lurched when placed in reverse. When stopped at intersection, vehicle lurched forward and would not move in drive. Vehicle would operate when placed in neutral. When vehicle was placed in park, it would no longer operate in any gear. Speedometer: speedometer bounces, makes noise and the needle pegs at 85 MPH when car hits bump in road or goes above 55 MPH. Speedometer has been replaced once previously.
Faulty speedometer causing crusie control to malfunction.
Speedometer bounced up and down at speeds between 60 and 75 MPH. Replaced original speedometer, aproximately 24000 miles later replacement started doing same thing, informed replacement had only a 1 year warranty new one would cost at least 300 dollars.
Speedometer does not accurately read vehicle speed. At times, speedometer will read in excess of 85 MPH when vehicle is actually going much less than that. Dealer has admitted that many speedometers on vehicles of this year and model have the same problem. I have replaced mine twice (once under warranty and once out of pocket). The cost exceeds $350.00 for replacement. Inaccurate speed indication is a threat to public safety and ford should address this issue.
The defective head of the speedometer broke in these 3 vehicle between 50- 60,000 miles. 2nd vehicle VIN #[xxx], 3rd vehicle VIN # [xxx]. Cause unknown. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We have had multiple, intermittent problems with the transmission not engaging from a stopped position when trying to accellerate. It has actually gotten to the point now that at times it disengages even while moving slightly. It is a major safety problem in that it sometimes rolls out into the intersection, but does not engage, putting us directly into oncoming traffic. My sons use this car for school, and this is a very dangerous situation. This happened twice to the original owner prior to our purchase, and has happened several times since we have owned the car. Therefore, the date of failure is not precise. The problem is getting worse and is happening much more frequently. It needs to be resolved quickly.
Speedometer keeps breaking. Consumer's husband cannot tell how fast he is driving. Speedometer has been replaced twice. *ak
At about 50 MPH, the speedometer needle starts bouncing around between 50 and 85+ MPH (limit of speedometer). At first, bouning was intermittant, but as the weeks & months went by, it got progressively worse. It got to the point that at about 45-50 MPH, the speedmeter would immediately peg to past 85 MPH and just stay there. Only way to gauge speed was by other cars. Replaced speedometer out of warranty in july 1998. While there, dealer said that this is not an uncommon problem with tauruses, thunderbirds, and explorers of that year. This leads me to believe it might be a defect vs. A one of a kind failure. Wanted to submit report so that the federal safety agency & ford could anaylze problem and see if a recall is warranted.
The speedometer goes back and forth. When going 65mph the needle will jump to 85mph. Contacted the dealer, they said the cable needed to be replaced.
Airbag spring/ speedometer cable failure.
Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable. Dealer and manufacter have been notified.
Transmission malfunctioned. Also engine mounts failed.
Consumer experienced a complete failure of the speedometer between 25000-40000 miles.
Speedometer/odometer failed.
The vehicle experienced 3 failures at 30,000 miles. Each time the speedometer misread the vehicle's speed. Dealer replaced the speedometer sensors and cables. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Would be pulling into traffic & would have no gears. Could not shift vehicle. Called dealer & told vehicle had cracked pistons & was asked to bring in vehicle. This cause vehicle not to shift properly.
When driving at first no problem. Stopped at a stop sign and the car rolled backwards, then kicked in hard and went forward. Had intermittent transmission problem. Dealer contacted, and inspected vehicle. Could not find anything wrong.
Tranmission failed to operate as of 56000 miles of wear . Consumer believed this was not a normal wear for 56000 miles. Dealer notified.
When driving at speeds of 60 MPH and higher the speedometer needle bounces around. The driver cannot tell how fast the vehicle is going. The dealer has been notified.
This is an intermittent problem that occurs when the vehicle is shifting into second gear, it feels like the transmission is slipping and makes a clunking noise. Took to the dealer, and they said the couldn't fix the problem.
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