When speedometer needle registers 55 MPH, the needle will all of sudden go up to 80 MPH. The speedometer was replaced around a year ago. The dealer is aware of problem. The problem has not been corrected.
1995 Mercury Sable transmission complaints
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Speedometer produces squeal at speeds above 55 MPH also needle swings wildly usually from current speed to pegged at 85mph when vehicle hits bumps in road. Needle does not necessarally return to actual speed. Been advised by other ford owners that they have experianced similar problems. A speedometer should last the lifetime of the vcehicle!
At approx 45 MPH, speedometer needle acts erratically, going up to 85 MPH and back. First replacement under warranty, ford contacted, but failed to followup in the promised 3 days. Lots of other owners confirm same problem on internet. So far, no respone from you either. This is dangerous. Please help.
This vehicle has had 6 transmissions installed ( new and rebuilt), the service departments have had my car more than ihave over the past ten months. I drive it a week or a month and it does the same thing every time. It slips and hard shifts. Im at my wits end. Can some one help..my extended warrenty has been billed over $8,000.00 for this proplem and it is soon to run out. If theres any help please call..
Defective piston within the transmission is causing the vehicle to stall, quits pulling, which could result in an accident.
Knocking and jump-shifting transmission during acceleration; knocking transmission during cruising after acceleration; roughing/scratching braking when applying brakes, pads/drums/discs are in the excellent condition. Speedmeter needle jumped to 85 MPH while driving 55 MPH once. Sturcture failure in the trunk, up/right corner had a crack which let rain water leaks in the trunk. My air condition gives mildrew/musky when use. My car was never in accident.
When hitting a real bad bump or the metal expansion joint in the road, the speedodmeter needle jumps up to its maximum reading, which is 85 MPH. The needle does not go back down until the driver lets off the accelerator, and slows the vehicle down. The speedodometer was replaced in june of 97 for the same reason. The problem has reappeared. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Dealer did not agree to repair free of charge. Vehicle registered to cynthia lewis. Report given by husband.
Speedometer failed three times.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with speedometer. Speedometer goes up to 80 MPH after the vehicle reaches 30mph. The manufacturer has been contacted.
The original speedometer failed at 27719 miles. The replacement speedometer now has 28333 miles. On 03 november I requested a speedometer be put on my auto. I was not requesting that this work be done under the warranty. I was told that ford motor co has a hold on all orders for speedometers for ford tarus and merkery sable. The service manager related that there is a problem with these speedometers and ford was assessing the problem and a desision would be made shortly as to the method of correcting the problem. The dealer took my name, phone number and added it to an already long list of vehicles with the same problem. Appairently there are a large number of these vehicles operating on the highway with non- working speedomenters.
Speedometer needle reacts normally up to 35-45 MPH. After that, the needle bounces between 40-85 MPH at any speed above 35mph. A slight noise, similar to an electric rattle can be heard during malfunc- tion. Completed 1500 mile trip and was able to judge speed by using tachometer. Dealer recommends replacing speedometer head and drive cable ($400). Have spoken with others who have had similar problem fixed and problem returns within 10-20k miles.
Speedometer head is defective. Bounces back and forth where one cannot tell the speed that vehicle is traveling. Repairs have been done and replaced component three times. The problem occurs every 25,000 miles on average. Dealer contacted and problem still exists.
Transmission failed in traffic causing vehicle to stop and start erratically. Failure determined to be caused by lack of lubrication to transmission planetary gears. According to independent repair facility performing transmission rebuild, this failure resulted from a lubrication design problem in tha axode transmission used in this vehicle. Problem corrected in rebuild update.
Speedeometer failed and was replaced twice in first 60,000 miles.
The speedometer was replaced under mercury's warranty at 30,000. The new speedometer failed 30,000 miles later. We paid 400.00 to have it repaired so we can use the car but feel something is wrong if it will only last 30,000 miles. We have tried to contact ford but have been referred to the dealer who of course referred us back to ford.
Owner could not shut engine off after turning key, possible cause steering column failure. Also, transmission leaks fluid, cause unknown. Rearview mirrior has broken off.
I have been trying for months to find information on problems with this car. The ignition switch is only one problem. From time to time, when backing up and then trying to go forward, the transmission will hesitate and slip before it catches. I had heard in early 1997 about a recall for 1994 mercury sables, but when I called the dealer they told me there was no such thing. Is there somewhere else I can check. I have tried contacting the manufacturer in detroit with no luck.
Cracked engine block and blown head gaskets, causing the vehicle to overheat. In addition, motor mounts failed, and ongoing transmission problems of knocking/hesitating and lurching.
Speedometer/odometer does not operate properly. Does not accurately give the mileage.
Speedometer failed two times .
Fuel gauge sending unit failed.
Speedometer malfunctioned.
Transmission seal failed.
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