When trying to change gears and entering on and off highways, transmission does not respond. Dealer was contacted and stated they could not find the cause of the problem. *ak
1995 Ford Taurus transmission complaints
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Speedometer jumps erratically. Dealer has replaced the speedometer 3 times. Manufacturer has been notified.
The transmission was leaking fluid. Had the seals changed twice. Transmission still leaked. Took to mechanic & was informed torque convertor needed replacing. Had problem shifting. Now informed transmission needs to be replaced.
While driving and trying to switch gears car would not go into gear. Car only has 50,000 miles on it .this problem was fixed at cost to owner.
Transmission would make noises when gears are shifted. Vehicle stays in one gear only. If vehicle is parked, would change gears. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic transmission needed replacing. Installed a rebuilt transmission in vehicle. The same problem, noise is in rebuilt transmission.
The speedometer needle bounces around while traveling 35 MPH. Manufacturer was contacted, but the problem was not corrected.
Speedometer needle is jumping back and forth , will not register speed, causing safety hazard.
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While drving the car, the speedomotor does not operate properly. The needle jumps around and the unit makes a loud buzzing noise. On a long trip, this noise make driving very distracting and I never know how fast I am driving. Both ford and the dealer have advised me that the repair of this problem is my responsibilty even though I have argued that I did nothing to incur the damage. Is this type of complaint reviewed by your organization? I appreciate your help.
Speedometer failed december of 1997 and was replaced jan. 3,1998. However, possible defect of the replaced speedometer failed on june 1999 and was replaced again july 6, 1999.
Speedometer head failure produces erratic display for prolonged periods. This is the second failure of this unit - first at approximately 60k, second at 116k. Ford refuses to acknowledge defect - local ford agency parts manager affirms that this part is a common failure. Ford refuses to negoitiate even a partial reimbursement. This failure is attributable to a manufacturing defect and is not due to normal wear.
Speedometer jumps, cannot determine speed of vehicle, causing safety hazard.
Due to the defective speedometer cable the needle does not to go over 20 MPH or does not work over 50 MPH. The speedometer broke 4 times. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.
Speedometer was repaired/replaced due to erratic operation while under warranty. Litter over a year later same problem reoccurred. But dealer/mfr. Refused to repair because part was out of warranty. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter. Believed dealer installed defective part.
While driving vehicle shifts out of gear . The dealer has repaired the vehicle four times for this problem.
Speedometer out of order . Yh
The vehicle started overheating. Head gasket was leaking anti-freeze. Took to dealer & mechanic noticed an oil leak. The transmission oil was leaking, but location could not be found.
Speedometer is inaccurate at highway speeds. Yh
Speedometer buzzes and jumps 10-20 MPH making ability to tell speed impossible. This is the second failure. The first occurred at 35000 miles, and was covered under warranty. It happened again at 35000 miles on the replacement. Dealers and ford have r
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.
When driving over 55mph, consumer can't determine how fast he is traveling due to broken speedometer. This was the second time that the speedometer was repaired.
On two occasions vehicle experienced problem with erratic opration of speedometer. Dealer replaced the speedometer after first failure. However,problem reoccurred, and dealer refused to repair replace speedometer a second time due to expiration of warranty. Can the federal safety agency help in this mater.
The vehicle will not shift properly. Would stay in low gear. Would jerk when accelerator was applied. Took to dealer to have it checked. Consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission.
Speedometer is erratic. Mjs
The speedometer reads incorrectly at speeds over 50mph, especially on rough roads. Dealer has replaced the speedometer twice, and is about to replace it one more time.
I don't feel a 1995 automobile with only 47000 miles on it should warrant a new power train . My mechanic stated that this has happened on quite a few ford taurus 's I feel cheated buying an american made car because I have never heard of this happening to a foreign car . Thank you for your time please keep me in touch with your findings .
The transmission drops out of gear at stop lights/signs. You do not know this has happened until you try to move forward and the car will not move. The transmission will engaged several seconds after you apply the throttle, resulting in a hard shift into gear. Ford knows about this problem, and issued a tsb 98-3-7. This has resulted in one incident at a stop light where the car to the rear hit of our car, at less than 5mph, because we could not get the car to move forward. The car is currently at capital ford, in raleigh nc, and they are rebuilding the transmission at this time. The service manager feels that the tsb is only part of the problem.
Intermittently speedometer is inoperable. Dealer has replaced speedometer once.
Original speedometer was replaced at 23000 miles. The replacement has developed the same problem. It jumps at speeds above 50, and does not show the correct speed when going slower. It is difficult to tell what speed you are going. Dealer says they have never heard of a vehicle having this problem twice. They will not accept any responsibility for the problem. They also said they cannot give me the defective part after they remove it. Said they have to send it back to ford to be refurbished. I own the car, and therefore own all of its component parts. What is going on with the taurus speedometers? Is ford going to be held responsible?
Speedometer: would make noise; not working properly; can not tell what the speed is; had it replaced due to bouncing around. Abs system had erractic pattern.
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