At 36,000 miles vehicle experieced an inoperative sppedometer which dealer repaired/replaced under warranty. Now at 55,000 miles problem reoccurred, and dealer refused to help unless cost went to consumer. The repair was done at another dealership and the problem was solved.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also.

- Southgate, MI, USA

Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also.

- Southgate, MI, USA

Erratic performance of speedometer, it will not engage and show the correct speed, causing a safety hazard.

- Parma, OH, USA

Vehicle experience a probelem with a defected speedomter which the dealer have replace (10 Feb 97); now problem reoccur, and dealer notified again and informed that any repairs would be at consumer cost.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

While driving on highway traveling 55mph all of sudden heard a sound and noticed that the speedometer was going down. Had the vehicle towed to mechanic. Contacted dealer. Engine failed and replaced.

- Pocono Summit, PA, USA

Speedometer no longer registers correct speed. It just makes a grinding noise and bounces from approximately 45 mph rading to pegged position. I understand that this failure has been an ongoing problem with this make/model vehicle but Ford has elected to ignore it and place the safety of the owner in jeopardy and the cost of repair also on the owner.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Speedometer makes a grinding noise, and driver is unable to read how fast vehicle is traveling.

- Eureka, MS, USA

Defective speedometer head needle oscillates at speed more than 50 mph.

- Whitestone, NY, USA

At times speedometer will make a buzzing noise, and not show the correct speed. It had to be replaced twice.

- East Moriches, NY, USA

Speedometer indicates incorrect speed and ocillates back and forth wildly at above 45mph, this is very dangerous and should be a recall situation, its evident that Ford Motor Co. Knows there is a problem and is not making an attempt to correct it!I

- Northern Cambria, PA, USA

The original speedometer and now the replacement have failed. At about 50 mph the needle will swing wildly between 50 and 75. A local Ford dealer said Ford is aware of the problem, they are frequently replacing the speedometers, but Ford will not issue a recall. The cost of each replacement will be between $300 and $800.

- Haymarket, VA, USA

Once this vehicle reaches a certain high speed speedometer needle gauge begins to float, not reading the accurate speed. Speedometer has been replaced once before, and has to be replaced again. Dealer has been contacted.

- Littleton, CO, USA

Speedometer pointer jumps around, giving unreliable and false speed indications. Assembly also makes squeeking noises. Ford service bulletin # 99-7-9 recomends replacement; failure caused by improper oiling during assembly. Ford/dealer no help. Dealer indicates there "may" be a manufacturing problem. This is second speedometer to fail in the car. First at 25000 miles, this one started about 36000.

- Newark, NY, USA

When speedometer breaks, the needle will start jumping back and forth, and does not indicate the correct speed. At the same time, there would a series of click, click noise at the speedometer. My brother's 95 Taurus experienced the same problem and he is going to file a complaint too.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Speedometer jumps erradically, replaced first time at 27,820 miles, now the 2nd one is going bad too and will have to be replaced.

- Eufaula, OK, USA

Speedometer head failed causing the needle to fluctuate starting at 35-40 mph. Nlm

- Westland, MI, USA

: speedometer needle does not register the correct speed. When driving above 45 mph the needle fluctuates. This is the third(3rd) time for the same problem.

- Pekin, IL, USA

The speedometer needle wobbles up and down which cannot give a correct reading. Dealer will only repair at owner's expense.

- Tecumsch, MI, USA

Speedometer keeps jumping while driving. I cannot tell what speed I am driving the car at. From what I have come to understand this is a common problem with the Ford Taurus.

- Edison, NJ, USA