Transmission fluid was leaking, took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced transmission pan gasket. Please provide any furhter information.
1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Engine stalls while driving. Dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer took vehicle to dealer, inspection mechanic stated that the computer chip failed. Transmission malfunctioned and was replaced on three occasions, consumer states that when the tranmsission went out after placing in park, the vehicle would not stop and the emergency brake had to be used to keep from having an accident.
While driving, the speedometer needle begins jumping sporadically and causes a whirling noise, the speedometer was first replaced at 26000 miles, consumer has had to replace speedometer twice and currently needs a new one, and is requesting that manufacturer pay for the replacement, however consumer was informed that the warranty has expired.
The speedometer failed while the consumer was traveling.
I purchased said 1995 ford taurus used in july 1997, shortly thereafter, I noticed the speedometer needle bouncing at speeds above 50 MPH. The dealer fixed the problem (date and mileage listed herein is the first repair) the dealer (listed herein is now out of business) repaired the vehicle 2 more times under extended warranty within a year. The speedometer block was replaced again a 4th time by hixson autoplex, the ford dealer in alexandria, la on 6 -14-99. No directive for this repair was given other than to replace the same part. In september 2000, the speedometer broke again. I returned to hixson autoplex, explained the situation, and they gave me ford's consumer affairs 800 number. Although, I explained the car had been repaired four times by authorized ford dealers for the same problem, the representative stood firm that the repair had lasted 3 whole months past ford's policy of a 1 year warranty, therefore they would not help. Needing a speedometer, I contacted the ford dealership in jena, louisiana. I was told that the speedometer part was $500. My attorney sent ford consumer repairs a letter asking them to repair the vehicle. Using legal gobbldygoop that did not even apply to louisiana law, and basing their arguement on the amount of time between the purchase when the car was new ( they were told I had bought it over 2 years later) and my original problem date. Again, they declined to help in any way. Recently, I have had chance meetings with 2 owners of 95 tauruses, both descibed similar speedometer problems.
Initial failure of speedometer was at 34,000 miles. Replaced under warranty at bob gillingham ford. The replacement speedometer failed at 90,000. Failure being the unable to show speed above 40 MPH due to erratic needle behavior. Same failure mode both times. Have heard it was due to defective design of speedometer, insufficient lubrication for bearings. Ford is well aware of problem, since they have received countless complaints and even issued a techical service bulletin on this particular speedometer. I believe they are repsonsible for replacing the second failed speedometer since they replaced the original with the same defective part. They refuse to take responsibility. Costs to consumer to replace the speedometer is $600 to $700. A speedometer is not a normal wear and tear part. A car should not be going through two speedometers in only 90,000 miles.
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and without prior warning stopped abruptly and transmission went into into a neutral mode. Dealership was aware of problem.
When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer. Windshield wiper motor needs to be replaced.
I am looking at my 4th transmission, this is absurd. Ford said I was out of luck.
Coil spring broke causing instant flat tire, not going very fast at the time, but we were on vacation. One coil spring replaced, after returning home, we had the other spring replaced. Car repair guy showed us the other coil spring, it was broken when he removed it from the car. Very dangerous to be driving like that. Transmission had to be replaced a year ago (2000) , repair place said taurus's known to have faulty transmissions, they repair several per month. Speedometer problem has been around several years, not taken in to replace speedometer. I heard you can have trouble when you try to sell the car. We just live with problem. Rest assured this will be the last ford we ever own.
While traveling at 60mph, consumer noticed speedometer would jump to 90 MPH. Dealer has been notified, and repaired four times and the problem returns. Vehicle is at dealer's . Please provide further information.
After coming to a complete stop and then pressing accelerator, vehicle failed to respond. Engine revvs, but transmission does not kick in. Then, suddenly vehicle will surge forward. This happens about 1-2 times a week. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.
Speedometer failed twice in four years. The needle swings wildly back and forth, especially at speeds greater than 45 MPH. The original unit failed at 35,000 miles (26 months). A new unit was installed in january, 1998 (43,000 miles). It too failed approximately 24 months later. Now I need a third speedometer. The manufacturer warranty is for twelve months. Ford tells me that the speedo unit cannot be repaired. It must be replaced with a brand new unit at a cost of nearly $700 ($500 for the part, $126 for labor, plus 6% state sales tax). I cannot spend $700 knowing that this part will likely fail in two years. Ford should fix this problem once and for all, or provide a lifetime warranty. Speedometers should not break. This is a safety issue. By not knowing the speed at which I am traveling, I am putting myself and other drivers at risk. In addition, this is a driver distraction because the driver is constantly preoccupied with trying to determine his speed. This also puts lives at risk similar to talking on cell phones and playing with the radio. This is in no way an issue with my local ford dealer. They always provide excellent service. This is an issue with ford motor company.
This ford taurus was purchased from father-in-law, tom johre, now deceased - from his estate. The speedometer system had failed prior to purchase. How can ford say this is not a safety issue, when each time I attempt to utilize the cruise control, the wavering speedometer will cause the cruise to set at excessive speeds? This is not a maintenance issue. We know of other taurus car owners who have had the same problem - one, don ackerman of edmonton, had to have his speedometer changed three times while still on warranty. This is not a maintenance issue; it is a matter of defective manufacturing, and warrants a class action suit against ford.
Transmission would not shift correctly. Was rebuilt - technician said it was crumbling.
Vehicle jumped from park into reverse twice. Dealer has been notified.
Most recently, car caught fire while I was driving due to the leakage of transmission fluid. The car was replaced with a new engine when it needed its 2nd head gasket replacement. Now it needs a transmission replacement. The car has barely 50000 miles on it in 5 years--it is outrageous that it is in such need of repair work. I will be forwarding complete documentation of what my car has gone through. The car was at the dealer getting repaired what was damaged by the fire but I am having a transmission specilaist repair the transmission since the dealer quoted $1300 higher to repair.
At 22000 miles ford dealer replaced failed speedometer due to needle bouncing. The replacement speedometer reads 28000 miles and it has failed. The needle jumps from 40 to 85 miles per hour at times it reads 45 miles per hour and I think I am going faster than 45 a- lot faster. I have contaced ford motor company and was told I would have to pay to have another speedo installed. This is a safety item and they do not think they have any problem. Your site lists many with the same issue.
Speedometer flops back and forward, and consumer can't tell how fast vehicle was going when up to 45 or 50 MPH. *ak the speedometer failed twice and the consumer points out that it should be the manufacture's responsibility to replace it.
When driving at any speed, without prior warning and upon applying brakes vehicle jerked forward. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that transmission neeed replacing. Please provide any further details.
Speedometer erratic at 18 months, replaced under warranty, 18 months later, same behaviour; above 45mph, bouncing speedometer, noisy, cannot judge speed above 45 MPH; dealer wants many hundreds of dollars to fix; internet postings show well know manufacturing defect; I consider this a safety issue-new road, sign says max safe speed 50mph, but I cannot measure my speed, if I go by the needle, I could easily be going too fast for the curve.
Speedometer needle would jump back and forth whenever vehicle reaches 50 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs, but problem reoccurred. Dealer refused to repair unless cosumer picked up the expenses. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Alternator failed.
Ford has been contacted through their internet customer service, and by telephone to customer service. Their reply is that the car was covered by a 3 year, 36,000 mile warrantee. No other comments in spite of numerous attempts to contact them. This is not a problem unique to my car. A friend of mine was fleet manager for a new jersy company. He told me that speedometer failure was an ongoing problem with taurus. My brothers taurus also had a failed speedometer. Please help me get ford to admit their speedometer design is defective, and that they are responsile for the ongoing failures.
Speedometer fails to operate. This defect was fixed in april of 1997 (covered under warranty.) however, defect is happening again. When traveling at approximately 50 MPH, needle on speedometer will jump around.
Speedometor does not tell speed, arrow just bounces back and forth.*ak the speedometer replaced three times.
Speedometer whines and does not show correct speed at 45mph or higher. Problem first started year when we bought car. First speedometer replaced under warranty and second one we paid for ourselves. The third speedometer is now going bad. Contacted ford motor company directly and they claim they have had no complaints about this problem. All they had to do was look on the internet. The net is filled with frustrated people just like me who cannot understand how one car can need its speedometer replace so often. Please help us. Ford must own up to a big mistake and help us somehow.
Odometer is erratic, above 50mph needle shows any reading. Dealer knows electronic analogue chip has to be replaced.
Speedodmeter operates erratically while driving. Speed level does not register, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer.
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