Speedometer replaced twice due to erractic performance.

- Pleasant H, IA, USA

This Taurus's original speedometer was replaced @ 35,029 miles due to the needle bouncing uncontrollably. There was no way to tell how fast you were going. Now the second speedometer is doing the same thing, and it began to do it at about 35,000 miles. My local dealer has denied any knowledge of a manufacturers problem. Graham, at Ford Motor Company in detroit, denied any manufacturer problem. However, my local independent garage, hart's auto repair, provided me with article # 97-12-5 stating that Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable 1994-95 cars had speedometer needle waver and sticking problems. Applicable to this were oasis codes #204000, #204200, and #302000. I want a new speedometer with actual mileage displayed! this is a real safety issue!

- Liberty, MO, USA

Consumer experienced a complete failure of the speedometer between 25000-40000 miles.

- Washington, DC, USA

At about 50 mph, the speedometer needle starts bouncing around between 50 and 85+ mph (limit of speedometer). At first, bouning was intermittant, but as the weeks & months went by, it got progressively worse. It got to the point that at about 45-50 mph, the speedmeter would immediately peg to past 85 mph and just stay there. Only way to gauge speed was by other cars. Replaced speedometer out of warranty in July 1998. While there, dealer said that this is not an uncommon problem with tauruses, thunderbirds, and Explorer of that year. This leads me to believe it might be a defect vs. A one of a kind failure. Wanted to submit report so that NHTSA & Ford could anaylze problem and see if a recall is warranted.

- Centerville, OH, USA

While driving about 70 mph the speedometer had failed for second time. Driver couldn't see how fast he was going. Consumer will conctact dealer.

- Menphis, TN, USA

Speedometer/odometer failed.

- Roswell, GA, USA

Speedometer very erratic. From 40 mph and higher, would bounce between 40 and 85. Did not know what speed I was driving. Was replaced under warranty and was alright for 15 months. Acted up again in Dec. 1997, samething. Ford refused to accept responsibility. This is a safety problem, especially when my wife is driving on beltways and open road.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The first speedometer/accelerator cable was replaced under warranty, free of charge. The second one has now broken and needs to be replaced with a third one. The car is not that old.

- Claremore, OK, USA

Vehicle speedometer malfunctioning.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

The speedometer broke. Could not tell how fast vehicle was traveling. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed that the parts had to be ordered from manufacturer for replacement.

- Easton, CT, USA

I have requested the dealer repair this speedometer on three occasions to no avail. Please advise.

- Houston, TX, USA

Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.

- Enterprise, AL, USA

The odometer does not read correct speed, flops up and down and is not accurate. Also makes loud noise that is distracting while you drive. Feel that the Ford co. Should pay for the replacment. Why have they not recalled this item. I noticed lots of complaints and problems with this same thing. Feel like painting a big yellow lemon on it.... dealer has been nice...please give me an answer as to why this has not been recalled...

- Tallassee, AL, USA

Vehicle speed indicator surges erratically at and above 40mph - constant sound from speedometer head varies from low rattle to piercing squeal.

- Halifax, MA, USA

I am aware that there are many 1995 Taurus owners who have had problems with their speedometers. When I go over 45mph, the needle bounces between 45 and 85. This makes it difficult to determine the actual speed I'm going. I was following my parents on a trip, and my speedometer read 85 and faster the entire time I was on the interstate. But they were going only 70. If I weren't following them, I would have been going much slower than the traffic, and this is dangerous. This is a safety hazard, and I feel that something should be done about this.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

Speedometer bounces back and forth when speed reaches 60 mph. Second incident, dealer contacted and replaced the first one, problem still exists..et.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Speedometer fails between 25,000 and 40,000 miles. Owner has noticed this on four different Taurus'. the speedometer has been replace on the current vehicle and the replacement has also failed.

- Unknown, UN, USA

Speedometer fails between 25,000 and 40,000 miles. Owner has noticed this on four different Taurus'. the speedometer has been replace on the current vehicle and the replacement has also failed.

- Unknown, UN, USA

Speedometer failure.

- Lanham Sea, MD, USA

Speedometer needle does not register the correct speed. When driving above 45 mph the needle fluctuates. There is no way to tell what speed consumer is driving. The original speedometer was replaced 2 years ago with about 30,000 miles, and within a year the condition reappeared. The dealer is aware of the current problem. The problem has not been corrected at this time.

- Crossville, TN, USA