When the vehicle exceeds 35 mph speedometer jumps up to 80 mph. Speedometer has been replaced by a private mechanic.

- Fanwood, NJ, USA

When vehicle reaches speeds over 40 mph speedometer stops working.

- Stougton, MA, USA

Speedometer failed and replaced on two occasions.

- Cottage Grove, WI, USA

On three different occasions, the speedometer failed.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

The speedometer head has been problematic since the purchase date. The original speedometer head was replaced in December 1997, after repeated complaints to the dealership. Less than a year after the warranty expired, it needs to be replaced again due to needle fluctuation. This is unacceptable due to the safety concerns. We contacted your Agency by phone on December 9th,1999 but have not yet received the complaint forms. Please send these so we can go forward in correcting this matter. Thank you for your time and consideration.

- Newark, NY, USA

Speedometer failed to operate after repairs were done in Aug 1997 with 20,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified, and informed consumer repairs would be at consumer's expense. Also vehicle stalled and died while driving on the highway. In addition, dealer replaced transmission/ thermostat/multi-function switch/ map sensor/speed control sensor, and rear sub-frame mounts.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Speedometer has been replaced four times. Mjs

- Madison, WI, USA

Due to the speedometer head going out when traveling consumer is unable to determine the speed. This causes increased speed. Also speedometer head has been replaced twice. Dealer stated the problem was common.

- Newark, NJ, USA

Speedometer failed three times.

- Greendale, WI, USA

Speedometer jumps around at speeds of 35mph and above. Was replaced once by dealer under warranty, but failed again after warranty expired. Both the dealer and Ford refuse to discuss replacing it again unless I pay for it.

- Sicklerville, NJ, USA

Speedometer jumps between 30 and 85 mph when travelling at speeds in excess of 30 mph. Replaced 3/98 at 42,000 miles, problem is occurring again at 82,000 miles.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

Purchased at 11000 miles. At 19000 miles speedometer began to fluctuate wildly and show inaccurate speeds. Replaced under manufacturers warranty. At 43000 miles same problem. Dealer says Ford will not pay. Ford says they will not pay. After much runaround dealer says Ford will pay half of $700-800 total. This is a serious safety problem due to inaccurate speed readings. Also should not fail twice in 25000 miles.

- Ellington, CT, USA

When the speedometer hit 32,000 it didn't speed. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Proctorville, OH, USA

At 32,000 miles speedomerter went out and was replaced. But the mileage was not registered when the new was put in. Dealer has been contacted.

- Procterville, OH, USA

Speedometer makes whistle/rattling noise while driving. Nlm

- Antioch, CA, USA

Speedometer failed at 35,000 miles. Needle fluctuates wildly at all speeds, rendering completely inaccurate/unreliable readings. Both dealer and manufacturer refused to fix defective speedometer under warranty, since car was four months outside three-year warranty period (again, it had only 35,000 miles when part failed). Ford issued an advisory (article no. 97-12-5) to its dealers on 6/9/97 concerning the defective speedometer, yet it will not make good on the repair bills which totaled over $400.

- Marblehead, MA, USA

Intermittent wiper switch won't spray washer fluid. Have to giggle switch. Also, the wiper delay won't work on the slower settings. Also, speedometer cable makes noise going over 40 M.P.H.

- Ferndale, MI, USA

Speedometer acting erratically when reaching 45 mph by going all the way to the right and continues to fluctuate back and fourth. Nlm

- Loyall, KY, USA

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.

- Linden, IN, USA

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.

- Loyall, KY, USA