Clutch piston does not set correctly causing the car to lose gear and not reengaging till the accelerator has been pushed, I have found many other people are having the same problem with the transmisson on the 3.8 litre engines in the taurus and sable
1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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The speedometer randomly makes noises during which time the needle approaches 90 MPH regardless of the travelling speed. I believe this is due a short-circuit inside the dashboard. I also believe this is a fire hazard. Most importantly, I believe that this condition is due to a manufacturing defect which has been overlooked either due to negligence or due to poor quality control.
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Speedometer has failed twice. Replaced at 35,000 miles under warranty. Second failure not honored by dealer. At speeds above 40-45 speedometer needle swings wildly making it impossible to judge speed accurately. This problem seems to be a common thread with 1995 taurus owners. Perhaps we have a recall situation here!
The original speedometer began to fluctuate wildly at high speeds and was replaced, with about 21000 miles on the replacement speedometer it began to fail again. Nlm
Transmission exhibited a 'clunking' noise while cruising on interstate, then white smoke seen coming from back and underside of car as engine starts to whine. Pulled over to check problem as soon as noted since no warning lamps lighted inside vehicle. Once pulled onto shoulder, burnt transmission fluid burst under car. All other fluid levels were checked and found acceptable. When cooled down, car would not engage any gear. Needed to be towed to nearest ford garage and told transmission needed replacing due to internal failure. No external trauma noted. Transmission cost over $2000 and ford customer assistance would not offer any reimbursement. Routine transmission maintenance performed at 42300 miles. Personally, I feel that a well-maintained transmission should last longer than 49000 miles.
Speedometer jumps, . Needle bounces between 0 and 85. This usually starts around 50 MPH. I also don't feel it is accurate at other speeds. This is already a tsb the federal safety agency item #sb051008 and #sb051230. I have talked with (3) other 1995 taurus owners, and they have the same problem. I took it to a local ford dealer, they told me it was not the sensor, or the cable but a gear in the speedo, I that I would have to purchase a new speedo for $700. I feel that this is known safety defect. I have a new 16 year old driver that cannot judge his speed. This a defect and not a maintainance item. Please respond as to how I can get this fixed at no cost.
At 36,000 miles vehicle experieced an inoperative sppedometer which dealer repaired/replaced under warranty. Now at 55,000 miles problem reoccurred, and dealer refused to help unless cost went to consumer. *ak the repair was done at another dealership and the problem was solved.
Erratic performance of speedometer, it will not engage and show the correct speed, causing a safety hazard.
Speedometer began to give intermittent, creating an erratic reading
Vehicle experience a probelem with a defected speedomter which the dealer have replace (10 feb 97); now problem reoccur, and dealer notified again and informed that any repairs would be at consumer cost.
While driving on highway traveling 55mph all of sudden heard a sound and noticed that the speedometer was going down. Had the vehicle towed to mechanic. Contacted dealer.*ak engine failed and replaced.
Speedometer makes a grinding noise, and driver is unable to read how fast vehicle is traveling.
Speedometer no longer registers correct speed. It just makes a grinding noise and bounces from approximately 45 MPH rading to pegged position. I understand that this failure has been an ongoing problem with this make/model vehicle but ford has elected to ignore it and place the safety of the owner in jeopardy and the cost of repair also on the owner.
At times speedometer will make a buzzing noise, and not show the correct speed. It had to be replaced twice.
Transmission slips out of gear due to defective part(s) in the clutch assembly, most likely the clutch piston. Very dangerous when merging into traffic. Dealer/manufacturer won't cover by any warranty.......a 95 with only 58k.
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Fuel guage stops working when the fuel is near 1/4 tank level. Yh
Once this vehicle reaches a certain high speed speedometer needle gauge begins to float, not reading the accurate speed. Speedometer has been replaced once before, and has to be replaced again. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Speedometer indicates incorrect speed and ocillates back and forth wildly at above 45mph, this is very dangerous and should be a recall situation, its evident that ford motor co. Knows there is a problem and is not making an attempt to correct it!I
After warm-up transmission does not shift in/out of neutral when required. When coming to stop the down shift is absent/delayed. When starting from stop upshift is delayed and sudden. This problem is very alarming and dangerous in traffic.
Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also.
The original speedometer and now the replacement have failed. At about 50 MPH the needle will swing wildly between 50 and 75. A local ford dealer said ford is aware of the problem, they are frequently replacing the speedometers, but ford will not issue a recall. The cost of each replacement will be between $300 and $800.
Transmission began slipping nd buzzing. It has failed
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With my 1 family car in for repair. Ford should loan me a car wife&chids&no car. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Speedometer pointer jumps around, giving unreliable and false speed indications. Assembly also makes squeeking noises. Ford service bulletin # 99-7-9 recomends replacement; failure caused by improper oiling during assembly. Ford/dealer no help. Dealer indicates there "may" be a manufacturing problem. This is second speedometer to fail in the car. First at 25000 miles, this one started about 36000.
When speedometer breaks, the needle will start jumping back and forth, and does not indicate the correct speed. At the same time, there would a series of click, click noise at the speedometer. My brother's 95 taurus experienced the same problem and he is going to file a complaint too.
Speedometer jumps erradically, replaced first time at 27,820 miles, now the 2nd one is going bad too and will have to be replaced.
: speedometer needle does not register the correct speed. When driving above 45 MPH the needle fluctuates. This is the third(3rd) time for the same problem.
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