3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,875 miles

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problem #8

Aug 282009

Escort

  • 200,000 miles
I have replaced 3 speed sensors & 2 speedometer cables & lithium grease sense I have owned the car and still have transmission oil coming up thru the speed cable into the dash.is this just a bad part or is there a cure?

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

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problem #7

Jun 152003

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,003 miles
Engine developed a cracked cylinder head. The only reason it cost $600 was that I repaired it myself. Seatbelts and transmission have not been repaired.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

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problem #6

Jan 032002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
When vehicle got 37000 miles speedometer started fluctuating back and forth. Consumer had speedometer replaced. Also, at 38000 miles replaced speedometer, started doing the same thing. Consumer couldnot tell speed vehicle was going. Contact dealer and dealer wanted to checkout vehicle with a charge.

- Haywood, CA, USA

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problem #5

Aug 011998

Escort

  • miles
The speedometer in my 1995 Ford Escort LX is not functioning properly. When I get to 60-65 mph, the needle begins to jump all over the place and a high pitched noise comes out of the instrument panel. I have examined your complaint site and noticed a number of other complaints related to these speedometers. Could you possibly look back at complaints from 1993-1996 owners of Ford vehicles and determine if a recall is warranted? I would very much appreciate this considering the fact that my vehicle was purchased new, I don't abuse it, and it only has 51000 miles on it but Ford wants to charge me $700 for the replacement of my speedometer...which I believe this a manufacturing problem not a part problem. Thanks, dennis still.

- Grinnell, IA, USA

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problem #4

Oct 011999

Escort

  • miles
At 45mph speedometer jumps from 50 to 80 continuously and a constant buzzing.

- Redgrainte, WI, USA

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problem #3

Oct 311999

Escort

  • miles
There were intermittant speedometer noises which sounded like a rattling sound. The dealer had been none responsive about all prior problems so another dealer was called concerning the speedometer failure at such low mileage. No explanation was given except that it happens.

- Mobile, AL, USA

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problem #2

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Intermittently speedometer fluctuates over 65mph. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 101995

Escort

  • miles
Tachometer fluctuates.

- Bartlesvil, OK, USA

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