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.

- Seymour, IN, USA

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.

- Boothwyn, PA, USA

Speedometer failed for the second time. Speedometer needle bounces from 50 to 85 mph when traveling at a constant speed of 60 mph.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Speedometer/odometer is inoperable, it does not register accurate speed rates. Also, it has been replaced twice, but the problem has not been corrected.

- Stratford, CT, USA

Speedometer needle jumps and makes a grinidng noise at speeds over 40 mph. We have replaced this part twice in the past 2 years.

- Watkinsville, GA, USA

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 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.

- Royston, GA, USA

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 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.

- Royston, GA, USA

Speedometer is jumpy at greater than 50 mph resulting in an unaccurate speed reading.

- Pennsburg, PA, USA

Speedometer failed twice. Mjs

- Battle Cre, MI, USA

Speedometer malfunctioned.

- Granville, OH, USA

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.

- Westbrook, ME, USA

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.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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.

- Fredeick, MD, USA

Speedometer will bounce around from 0 to 80mph, no matter what the speed, until it hits a bump. Dealer has to replaced speedometer head.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The speedometer failed causing driver to lose track of speed.

- Cromwell, CT, USA

Speedometer/odometer isn't working, and the needle is swinging back and forward. Consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going.

- Bricktown, NY, USA

While driving at a constant speed the speedomoter travels all the way to the top at the fullest speed.

- West Springfield, MA, USA

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.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

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.

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

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.

- Plano, TX, USA