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1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Speedometer bounces between 50 and 85 miles per hr.speedometer was replaced at 16000 mi. On warranty ,and went bad again at 38000 mi. Ford refuses to replace again.
Speedometer needle flies up to 70-75, then down below current speed. Was replaced in march of 1998, has now failed again. Both times, the dealer has refused to pay for any of the repair. The first failure occurred at 36,700 (barely out of warranty); the dealer would not even pay for half the repair. I have never heard of a speedometer failing even once; this one has now failed twice. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
Speedometer needle jumps and makes a grinidng noise at speeds over 40 MPH. We have replaced this part twice in the past 2 years.
Transmission ceases to function without any warning (sound, performance change, etc.). In this incident, the transmission failed at a busy junction of the edens and the kennedy expressways in chicago causing the car to lose power unexpectedly. Fortunately the driver was able to get onto the left hand shoulder and with the help of the illinois department of transportation truck (idot) to get off the expressway without injury or other damage to the vehicle. However, the situation was extremely dangerous as this occurred at a bend in the road where passing traffic tends to come onto the shoulder. In addition traffic was both very heavy and very fast moving. This is the second time this transmission failed without warning. The first transmission failed in june 1998 at 48360 miles and was replaced by ford under extended warranty. Car has had complete service since new including all recommended oil changes and adjustments. Car is used for residential purposes (errands & trips), has never been in an accident, and has been operated in accordance with ford's usage guidelines (load weight, etc.). It has had no unusual or heavy stress usage.
The speedometers on 1995 ford taurus cars are failing regularly, and ford knows they are defective. They are replacing the defective units with other defective units, until the warranty expires and the owner is left with a bill in excess of $600.00 to replace the unit. Due to the extremely high cost of replacement, most owners will opt to drive in an unsafe condition, I.e. Without a working speedometer. Ford should redesign this speedometer and replace all existing units in a general recall as a safety precaution.
The speedometers on 1995 ford taurus cars are failing regularly, and ford knows they are defective. They are replacing the defective units with other defective units, until the warranty expires and the owner is left with a bill in excess of $600.00 to replace the unit. Due to the extremely high cost of replacement, most owners will opt to drive in an unsafe condition, I.e. Without a working speedometer. Ford should redesign this speedometer and replace all existing units in a general recall as a safety precaution.
Radiator failed causing leakage. Mjs
After 35 MPH speedometer needle bounces to 100. Consumer does not know how fast he is traveling. Ford has issued a tsb bulletin on this reoccurring problem.
A faulty speedometer; at 36,000 mile dealer replaced speedometer because intermittently the dial would jump back and forth or not register at all. Now at 45,000 the problem is reoccurring. Dealer / manufacturer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Original speedometer became erratic after 21,745 & was replaced by the dealer. Replacement speedometer is now erratic (will go to the max. Speed indication of 85) when actual speed is much slower. Since replacement has been over 12 months ford will not replace it again.
Speedometer will bounce around from 0 to 80mph, no matter what the speed, until it hits a bump. Dealer has to replaced speedometer head.
The speedometer failed causing driver to lose track of speed.
When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard. Also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due to vehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard. Vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem.
Speedometer/odometer isn't working, and the needle is swinging back and forward. Consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going.
Speedometer failed twice. Mjs
Whenever vehicle came to a stop postion, a grinding sound would be heard, and the vehicle would jerk forward. Vehicle being inspected by an independent repair shop. Seeking any information on this problem from the federal safety agency.
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While driving at a constant speed the speedomoter travels all the way to the top at the fullest speed.
The speedometer bounces around,not settling on a set speed. Sometimes the guage reads higher than actual speed. Dealer said it needs to be replaced.
While driving consumer noticed that when coming upon a stop or hitting the brakes,vehicle felt as if it was being hit from behind.
Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. You can hear gas in tank moving around
Speedometer bounces up and down, making it difficult to see how fast one is going. Took to daeler who fixed problem twice before, but it reoccurred.
Speedometer malfunctioned. Yh
Speedometer/odometer is not working, and there is a squeaking noise coming from the speedometer/odometer.
The speedometer squeals and the needle begins bouncing and registering the incorrect speed when traveling at 50 MPH or more. This is the second speedometer head on this car as the original also failed with the same complaint. The original was replaced under warranty but ford dealer says that the replacement is not covered under warranty. I have seen dozens of complaints for the identical part failure and at least service bulletins listed in your databases. I feel that this item presents a significant safety hazard and do not know what other components are being affected by the behavior of the speedo. Can you provide any guidance in getting relief from the manufacturer? I do not see why I and others affected should have to pay to replace an obviously defective part that ford knows about and still installs as a replacement part.
Original speedometer failed at 21745 miles by becoming erratic at speeds of about 55 MPH. The meter would sometimes read as high as 90 MPH. This meter was replaced under warranty and now the replacement unit is faulty at 23300 miles. A brief scan of your odi ids indicates the problem is generic with these devices as some units have been replaced 3 and 4 times. It is definitely a safety hazard having thousands of fords on the highway with faulty speedometers and they should be recalled and replaced.
We were driving on the freeway south bound to san diego at a speed of 75mph and in the fast lane. We had been driving about two and a half hours when suddendly the car began down shifting and the car lurched violently back and forth. We thought the engine had died initally, but the car began lurching back and forth as if it were going in and out of gear. We struggled to get off the freeway and luckily were not hit or cause an accident. We had the car towed to our dealership which was over 150 miles. The car has been there for a week and they cannot find anything wrong with the car. I am afraid to drive it. I feel it is unsafe and I don't know what to do. I feel like I am playing russian roulette waiting for another occurance. I don't want to cause an accident or be part of one because of a faulty transmission that occassionaly misbehaves.
The original speedometer was replaced at 38,000 miles. The new speedometer became defective (bouncing up and down, inaccurate, finally, inserviceable) when it had about 35,000 on it. I have reported the defect to the dealer, ford customer service, and have written to the president of ford. All replies were negative. Since my complaint to the president of ford, the part has gone up from $250 to $500 (in a matter of 3-4 months).
While driving at about 40 MPH speedometer goes up to about 80 to 85mph. When this happens one doesn't know how fast vehicle is going. Speedometer arm bounces between 65 and 85 MPH.
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