Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
529012/01/1998615396Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer wiver concern. *tt01/16/2001
1220912/01/1998615471Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer pointer waiver concern. *tt01/16/2001
1217811/01/1998613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs06/19/2000
98502711/01/1998613061Vehicles may experience speedometer pointer waver. *tt06/16/2000
1296711/01/1998613037Vehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver. *mjs06/16/2000
9711109723711/10/199753663Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc03/30/1998
BC101629702001/02/199751230Speedometer jump on vehicles, first verify proper operation of the vss sensor and the drive cable- if these are operating properly replace the speedometer assembly with p/n f4dz-17255-a. *jd06/27/1997
BC001097020101/02/199751008Speedometer jump on 1995 taurus/sable vehicles. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
1209911/01/1998613084Vehicles with the ax4s transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *mjs06/16/2000
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
98311202/23/1998607407Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. *tt09/22/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC10120970201/02/199751184Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd06/27/1997
BC968396100110/01/199650542Procedure for updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0l vehicles. *tt05/27/1997
RCL/94E5503/01/19953013100Unknown11/01/1995
BC296295040104/01/199539849Vehicles may experience a clunk noise when shifting from drive or neutral into reverse or reverse to neutral or park. *tw11/01/1995
9426712/01/199438061A low transmission fluid level may improperly set continuous memory dtc's for transmission concerns on some vehicles. *tw02/07/1995
9424711/01/199437759The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1481104/01/2001619293Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt05/23/2001
1261603/01/1999605338Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9671303/25/1996613334Some customers may experience overdrive not engaging which is related to no torque converter clutch engagement in cold weather. *tt06/21/2000
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9515707/01/199545937The torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
011701/22/2001618077Subject regarding remanufactured ax4s sho transaxles built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and driven sprocket support. *tt04/03/2001
9918409/06/19996090053Some vehicles equipped with ax4s transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating. *tt03/06/2000
99673508/01/1999608455Some vehicles equipped with the ax4s transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corner. *tt12/01/1999
9517708/01/199545965Transaxle-revised clutch clearances-axode/ax4s. *sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
98267504/01/1998603573A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, ax4s & ax4n transaxle is available with improved sealing and reduced chance of the seal rolling during installation. *yc02/25/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
1255903/01/1999605294Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt06/07/1999
BC723596110111/01/199650849Vehicle may exhibit a chatter when releasing the clutch in reverse gear. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
980216983705/27/1998600590Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement. *yc05/27/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
980216983805/27/1998600591Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc05/27/1998
BC001097230101/23/199751382Concern of speedometer jump on vehicles, first verify proper operation of the vss sensor and the drive cable. *jd06/27/1997
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
05/15/200380000
 1. the engine problem was a blown head gasket 2. the transmission problem was a planetary gear meltdown. i replaced the planetary gearset and the fiber parts, plates and seals. i also installed an axod dam kit made by shift technology products to increase the lubrication to the planetaries. unfortunately, the transmission still has the same delayed shifts from second to third and third to fourth and a delayed and harsh third to second downshift that it always had (it was my wifes car when i met her and it had 30000 miles on it at that time). 3. runs on the hot side even after the head gasket change. i've replaced the thermostat seeveral times and the water pump once and the radiator once. i finally removed the thermostat and let it run without one and the gage will still run in the middle. also, the cooling fan works.
09/15/2003160000
 Transmission jerks hard when starting in drive. if you press too hard on accelerator, transmission will jerk hard. i will drive till goes out competely because of high cost to repair.
10/15/2003130000
 I have one of those notorious ford taurus with the automatic overdrive transmission. it is a piece of junk. why didn't ford stand behind these?
03/31/200349800104/05/1995
 The transmission failed, due to a faulty sensor. *jb the vehicle's transmission failed, due to a faulty sensor. *mr
408/01/2095
 Speedometer needle jumps all over the place once you hit 55 mph (been replaced 4 times under warranty and now they say sorry, out of warranty*ak
07/30/1997407/01/1997
 The speedometer has been broken since the date of purchase, the vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions to have this problem fixed yet the problem still exist. nlm
07/18/200212/01/2000
 This will be the third time that the odometer will have to be replaced. *ak
307/13/1997
 While driving at highway speed, speedometer bounces. dealer replaced 3 times. warranty expired. manufacturer notified, but refuse to help. *tt
306/01/2097
 Speedometer has been replaced twice at considerable expense. vss has been replaced once, transmission has been rebuilt once, and speedo gear which fits into the transmission have all been replaced once at considerable expense. head gaskets have been replaced once, also at considerable expense. speedo has now failed for the third time.
105/01/1995
 Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired. *slc
3
 While driving, the speedometer needle begins jumping sporadically and causes a whirling noise, the speedometer was first replaced at 26000 miles, consumer has had to replace speedometer twice and currently needs a new one, and is requesting that manufacturer pay for the replacement, however consumer was informed that the warranty has expired.*jb
105/01/1995
 Consumer states that the speedometer swings back and forth, failing to indicate the correct speed, this mostly occurs when the cruise control is being used, consumer was informed that there was a recall, however the time to fix it had already expired. *slc
06/01/1997203/01/1995
 While driving speedometer waves back and forth over two-thirds of dial range, reading incorrect information, speedometer was replaced but failed again, speedometer failures reoccur at intervals of about 15,000 miles.*ak *tt
07/14/1998101/01/1997
 I am on my third speedometer failure. each time the speedometer jumped all over the place making it impossible to know the accurate speed you are traveling. these speedometers cost $400 + to have replaced.*ak
02/26/2002108/01/1995
 Consumer states that when the vehicle hits a bump in the road the speedometer needle will jump back and forth indicating different speeds. nlm there is a service bulletin, sb051230, regarding this condition. consumer was told by customer service that there were not enough complaints to open a recall. the speedometer assembly was replaced at owners expense at $657.20. *tt
03/01/2000301/01/1999
 Speedometer has failed and been replaced 3 times since 38000 miles. ford wants $500 for the part plus labor. they will not gurantee new speedometer parts in any way. i have no idea how fast i am travelling. this is a safety issue because i could be hit on the freeway if i am going too slow. i also don't like the idea of getting a ticket because of defective equipment. *ak
07/30/2001202/01/1996
 Ford will not do anything to eleviate this situation aside from charging another $700 for the third speedometer*ak!
404/01/1996
 All records of the 3 speedometers put in this car at greenhaw eddings - they have full service record since i purchased from my nephew in fl. while still under warranty. 2 speedometer were replaced under warranty. the 3rd one i had to pay half and supposedly greenhaw paid the other half. i did contact ford motor asking if they were having significant problems. they said no>. when it was out of warranty it happened again and i felt ford owed me replacement til it was fixed. the dealer said no. the service manager said on the last one it shouldn't happen again - i asked why -- he said because ford had a new replacement. so they were having problems. now is has over 100,000 miles on it and it is doing the same damn thing again. when driving the speedometer acts loose the needle swings between 45mph and 70mph. it seems to me they owe me restitution and to fix this thing ... i have never had such a problem and can't believe i am the only one. can you help me?*ak
01/25/2002801/01/2001
 Dealer replaced speedometer after it was showing same problems as we've read on other 95 tauruses. however, the odometer still read the same -- did they really replace it? within one week it was having the same jumpy problem. they had previously lubricated the speedometer cable, which fixed the situation for a couple of weeks. we are taking the car back tomorrow to see what they say, now that we've seen how many taurus owners have had problems with speedometers.
 Sending unit malfunctions causing speedometer to fluctuate when vehicle exceeds 50mph. delaer has been notified. please provide addoitional information.*ak
01/01/2002
 Speedometer jumps to 85 mph when driving at a speed of 45 mph or higher. dealership has examined vehicle for this problem, but was unable to order a replacement part. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
11/01/19991
 If vehicle is driven at speeds higher than sixty miles per hour, speedometer cannot register the correct speed. dealer has been contacted.*ak *slc
02/12/2000
 While driving vehicle 45 to 50 mph speedometer operates erratically due to a malfunction of speedometer cable. please give any further details.*ak
02/01/2001103/08/2001
 While driving at any speed, the speedometer will act erractically and will not show actual speed.*ak. *yh
01/07/2001
 When vehicle gets up to 50 mph hand on speedometer swings back and forth. driver not able to tell how fast the vehicle is going. please provide any further information.*ak
11/01/2001106/29/1995
 Speedometer had to be replaced for the second time within three years or less. *ak *slc
 Speedometer will bounce between 50 and 80 mph while the vehicle is maintaining a constant speed. dealership has not been able to determine cause of this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
06/01/1996106/01/1995
 Speedometer is not working, consumer does not know how fast vehicle is going, consumer feels this is unsafe.*ak consumer stated speedometer became inoperative after one year of purchasing vehicle.*slc
3
 Speedometer has failed during normal operation of vehicle. dealership has replaced t speedometer head twice under warranty, and the problem has reoccurred. dealership cannot determine cause for this problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
12/31/2001
 Speedometer had to be replaced at thirty four thousand miles. consumer speedometer needed to be replaced once again at fifty four thousand. dealer has been contacted for this problem, but ford has discontinued that component. as a result, speed cannot be read once vehicle exceeds 45mph. please provide further details.*ak
12/01/1996
 Speedometer is not working properly. speedometer will not work at times, and then at times it will start to spin around. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
3
 While driving, the speedometer needle begins jumping sporadically and causes a whirling noise, the speedometer was first replaced at 26000 miles, consumer has had to replace speedometer twice and currently needs a new one, and is requesting that manufacturer pay for the replacement, however consumer was informed that the warranty has expired.*jb
1
 The speedometer failed while the consumer was traveling. *yh
07/01/1997
 I purchased said 1995 ford taurus used in july 1997, shortly thereafter, i noticed the speedometer needle bouncing at speeds above 50 mph. the dealer fixed the problem (date and mileage listed herein is the first repair) the dealer (listed herein is now out of business) repaired the vehicle 2 more times under extended warranty within a year. the speedometer block was replaced again a 4th time by hixson autoplex, the ford dealer in alexandria, la on 6 -14-99. no directive for this repair was given other than to replace the same part. in september 2000, the speedometer broke again. i returned to hixson autoplex, explained the situation, and they gave me ford's consumer affairs 800 number. although, i explained the car had been repaired four times by authorized ford dealers for the same problem, the representative stood firm that the repair had lasted 3 whole months past ford's policy of a 1 year warranty, therefore they would not help. needing a speedometer, i contacted the ford dealership in jena, louisiana. i was told that the speedometer part was $500. my attorney sent ford consumer repairs a letter asking them to repair the vehicle. using legal gobbldygoop that did not even apply to louisiana law, and basing their arguement on the amount of time between the purchase when the car was new ( they were told i had bought it over 2 years later) and my original problem date. again, they declined to help in any way. recently, i have had chance meetings with 2 owners of 95 tauruses, both descibed similar speedometer problems.*ak
208/01/1995
 Initial failure of speedometer was at 34,000 miles. replaced under warranty at bob gillingham ford. the replacement speedometer failed at 90,000. failure being the unable to show speed above 40 mph due to erratic needle behavior. same failure mode both times. have heard it was due to defective design of speedometer, insufficient lubrication for bearings. ford is well aware of problem, since they have received countless complaints and even issued a techical service bulletin on this particular speedometer. i believe they are repsonsible for replacing the second failed speedometer since they replaced the original with the same defective part. they refuse to take responsibility. costs to consumer to replace the speedometer is $600 to $700. a speedometer is not a normal wear and tear part. a car should not be going through two speedometers in only 90,000 miles.*ak
07/07/2000103/01/1995
 When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer. windshield wiper motor needs to be replaced. *ak
06/15/1999309/01/1995
 Speedometer has been replaced three times.speedometer jumps to various speeds and does not record the correct speed. dealer and manufacturer have failed to correct the problem. it appears that this is a problem that is being experienced by other ford owners as reflected in the database of complaints. this is a dangerous situation as drivers of fords with this problem have no idea on how fast they are driving. please advise how you will require ford to correct the problem. based on the number of complaints in your database reflects that this is an on going problem. due to the costly nature of repairing this problem and not having any assurance that it will finally be corrected properly, i am asking for your agencys intervention to rectify this problem. previous attempts to correct the problem have not been positive. *ak
 While traveling at 60mph, consumer noticed speedometer would jump to 90 mph. dealer has been notified, and repaired four times and the problem returns. vehicle is at dealer's . please provide further information.*ak
01/15/2000206/01/1995
 Speedometer failed twice in four years. the needle swings wildly back and forth, especially at speeds greater than 45 mph. the original unit failed at 35,000 miles (26 months). a new unit was installed in january, 1998 (43,000 miles). it too failed approximately 24 months later. now i need a third speedometer. the manufacturer warranty is for twelve months. ford tells me that the speedo unit cannot be repaired. it must be replaced with a brand new unit at a cost of nearly $700 ($500 for the part, $126 for labor, plus 6% state sales tax). i cannot spend $700 knowing that this part will likely fail in two years. ford should fix this problem once and for all, or provide a lifetime warranty. speedometers should not break. this is a safety issue. by not knowing the speed at which i am traveling, i am putting myself and other drivers at risk. in addition, this is a driver distraction because the driver is constantly preoccupied with trying to determine his speed. this also puts lives at risk similar to talking on cell phones and playing with the radio. this is in no way an issue with my local ford dealer. they always provide excellent service. this is an issue with ford motor company. *ak
04/15/200104/01/2001
 This ford taurus was purchased from father-in-law, tom johre, now deceased - from his estate. the speedometer system had failed prior to purchase. how can ford say this is not a safety issue, when each time i attempt to utilize the cruise control, the wavering speedometer will cause the cruise to set at excessive speeds? this is not a maintenance issue. we know of other taurus car owners who have had the same problem - one, don ackerman of edmonton, had to have his speedometer changed three times while still on warranty. this is not a maintenance issue; it is a matter of defective manufacturing, and warrants a class action suit against ford.*ak
08/19/20001
 Speedometer failure. *jb
01/01/1997207/01/1995
 At 22000 miles ford dealer replaced failed speedometer due to needle bouncing. the replacement speedometer reads 28000 miles and it has failed. the needle jumps from 40 to 85 miles per hour at times it reads 45 miles per hour and i think i am going faster than 45 a- lot faster. i have contaced ford motor company and was told i would have to pay to have another speedo installed. this is a safety item and they do not think they have any problem. your site lists many with the same issue.
206/01/1996
 Speedometer erratic at 18 months, replaced under warranty, 18 months later, same behaviour; above 45mph, bouncing speedometer, noisy, cannot judge speed above 45 mph; dealer wants many hundreds of dollars to fix; internet postings show well know manufacturing defect; i consider this a safety issue-new road, sign says max safe speed 50mph, but i cannot measure my speed, if i go by the needle, i could easily be going too fast for the curve. *ak
04/09/1999204/01/1995
 Speedometer flops back and forward, and consumer can't tell how fast vehicle was going when up to 45 or 50 mph. *ak the speedometer failed twice and the consumer points out that it should be the manufacture's responsibility to replace it. *yh
02/01/2001309/01/1995
 Ford has been contacted through their internet customer service, and by telephone to customer service. their reply is that the car was covered by a 3 year, 36,000 mile warrantee. no other comments in spite of numerous attempts to contact them. this is not a problem unique to my car. a friend of mine was fleet manager for a new jersy company. he told me that speedometer failure was an ongoing problem with taurus. my brothers taurus also had a failed speedometer. please help me get ford to admit their speedometer design is defective, and that they are responsile for the ongoing failures.*ak
09/08/1998
 Speedometer needle would jump back and forth whenever vehicle reaches 50 mph. vehicle taken to dealer for repairs, but problem reoccurred. dealer refused to repair unless cosumer picked up the expenses. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak
10/01/19992
 Speedometer fails to operate. this defect was fixed in april of 1997 (covered under warranty.) however, defect is happening again. when traveling at approximately 50 mph, needle on speedometer will jump around. *ak
02/20/2001310/01/1995
 Speedometer whines and does not show correct speed at 45mph or higher. problem first started year when we bought car. first speedometer replaced under warranty and second one we paid for ourselves. the third speedometer is now going bad. contacted ford motor company directly and they claim they have had no complaints about this problem. all they had to do was look on the internet. the net is filled with frustrated people just like me who cannot understand how one car can need its speedometer replace so often. please help us. ford must own up to a big mistake and help us somehow.*ak
03/05/1998310/16/1995
 Speedometor does not tell speed, arrow just bounces back and forth.*ak the speedometer replaced three times. *yh
02/23/2001
 Odometer is erratic, above 50mph needle shows any reading. dealer knows electronic analogue chip has to be replaced. *ak
2
 The speedometer on vehicle failed, the speedo head was replaced, however the speedometer still does not work properly. *slc
 Speedodmeter operates erratically while driving. speed level does not register, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
02/05/2001
 When vehicle reaches about 50mph speedometer needle moves and bounces around speedometer.*ak
10/23/2000107/01/1995
 This car has been taken care of exceptionaly,there is no reason for a transmission to go or speedometer.iam a proffesional driver by trade.this dealership was extremely rude.no satisfaction from anyone to date .please help. i also own 2001 taurus and 1989 f-150 not bought at that dealership.the speedometer bounce's around 0-80+ all the time,the trany went in an intersection as my wife went to pull out the engine stalled the wires melted and ruined transmission $1500.00 +*ak
 Speedometer would jump from 30 to 80 without any pressure. would not remain at correct speed limit when driving. vehicle was made in brazil & brought to usa. speedometer was changed from klm to mph. previous owner had noticed problem when driving. *ak
07/15/19974
 Speedometer failed. *slc
12/01/1999209/01/1995
 Speedometer failed 2x - seems very common on 95 taurus, safety hazard. *ak
01/26/2001201/17/1997
 While driving about 45 mph speedometer will jump around. speedometer had been replaced for same problem, and will need to be replaced again.*ak the first speedometer failure was at 18000 miles and the second speedometer failure was at 30000 miles. loud noise are associated with failing and jumping speedometer needle. *yh
06/01/1996
 Speedometer jumps around and makes noise, there are some tsb's already on this, i feel that since ford knew of this problem that they should foot the $672 and not me!!*ak
105/01/2000
 Speedodometer does not register correct speed when vehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. speedodomter becomes erratic. *ak the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced. *yh
08/21/200004/01/2000
 The speedometer on my taurus jumps aroun once i hit about 50 mph. this is a safety hazard because i have no way of knowing how fast i am travelling down the freeway. ford should fix this problem without cost to the owner of the vehicle because the speedometer has a defective part which has failed for many more people than i. i found numerous complaints of this problem while searching the internet.
01/01/19991
 Odometer is not reading speed correctly. at the begining of the problem it would only occur at around 60-70mph, but currently it happens at any speed.*ak
10/01/19972
 Faulty speedometer head caused speedometer to produce a rattling sound and the needle would bounce and jump making it difficult to determine the speed while driving, two years passed and the problem reoccured but the consumer would have to repair at own expense. nlm
1
 Speedometer will act erractic when going over 40 mph . needle will make scratching noise and jump all over, consumer cannot determine speed.*ak
07/01/2000106/13/1990
 While driving speedometer will start flopping up numbers off right side and then back down to fifty again when hitting rough spots. consumer feels this is distracting because he doesn't know how fast he is going sometimes. *ak
05/24/1996
 The hand on the odometer does not work properly, consumer feels the dealer should replace this part because it is a safety defect. *slc
11/08/19962
 A defective speedometer head causes speedometer needle to move, and cannot read the accurate speed. this is the second time that speedometer needs to be replaced. ford is not willing assist consumer. *ak
1
 Speedometer head is broken. nlm
2
 Speedometer failed twice. *et
01/01/1998205/01/1995
 Speedometer head failed for second time on this vehicle, i have another 1995 taurus that does same thing. speedometer jums erratically spedometer needle pins makes horrible clicking and chirping noise. over 150 complaints for same problem on your site. please help ford does not agknowledge defect and wants full price to replace unit for third time. this is a real saftey issue as you cannot determine the speed of vehicle. also, ford has tsb on this very problem. won't you please help me and other 1995 taurus owners who are frustrated by ford's irresponsible position regarding this saftey defect? how much longer is ford going to be able to treat this issue so lightly? i plan on informing my congressman and senator of my complaint to your office. please agknowledge this letter in writting. thank you.*ak
10/11/2000
 Speedometer has been repaired twice. same problem keeps reoccurring. needle goes back & forth, and consumer can't tell how they're going. both times it has been replaced, but no remedy has been found.*ak
08/15/2000
 Odometer failure, and was replaced by dealer. problem ,and dealer notified again. informed consumer that repairs will be done at 50% off on repairs/part. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak
09/02/2000999907/01/2000
 The speedometer randomly makes noises during which time the needle approaches 90 mph regardless of the travelling speed. i believe this is due a short-circuit inside the dashboard. i also believe this is a fire hazard. most importantly, i believe that this condition is due to a manufacturing defect which has been overlooked either due to negligence or due to poor quality control. *ak
212/01/1995
 Speedometer has failed twice. replaced at 35,000 miles under warranty. second failure not honored by dealer. at speeds above 40-45 speedometer needle swings wildly making it impossible to judge speed accurately. this problem seems to be a common thread with 1995 taurus owners. perhaps we have a recall situation here!
207/01/1995
 The original speedometer began to fluctuate wildly at high speeds and was replaced, with about 21000 miles on the replacement speedometer it began to fail again. nlm
09/02/2000999907/01/2000
 The speedometer randomly makes noises during which time the needle approaches 90 mph regardless of the travelling speed. i believe this is due a short-circuit inside the dashboard. i also believe this is a fire hazard. most importantly, i believe that this condition is due to a manufacturing defect which has been overlooked either due to negligence or due to poor quality control. *ak
212/01/1995
 Speedometer has failed twice. replaced at 35,000 miles under warranty. second failure not honored by dealer. at speeds above 40-45 speedometer needle swings wildly making it impossible to judge speed accurately. this problem seems to be a common thread with 1995 taurus owners. perhaps we have a recall situation here!
01/01/199811/01/1996
 Speedometer jumps, . needle bounces between 0 and 85. this usually starts around 50 mph. i also don't feel it is accurate at other speeds. this is already a tsb nhtsa item #sb051008 and #sb051230. i have talked with (3) other 1995 taurus owners, and they have the same problem. i took it to a local ford dealer, they told me it was not the sensor, or the cable but a gear in the speedo, i that i would have to purchase a new speedo for $700. i feel that this is known safety defect. i have a new 16 year old driver that cannot judge his speed. this a defect and not a maintainance item. please respond as to how i can get this fixed at no cost. *ak
11/19/1997107/15/1995
 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. *ak the repair was done at another dealership and the problem was solved. *yh
09/29/1997208/01/1995
 Speedometer failed and replaced, the replacement speedometer failed also. *mjs
05/01/2000
 Erratic performance of speedometer, it will not engage and show the correct speed, causing a safety hazard.*ak
06/18/2000110/01/1996
 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.*ak engine failed and replaced. *yh
07/05/2000208/05/1995
 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. *ak
01/02/2000104/01/1999
 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. *ak
06/19/20003
 Speedometer makes a grinding noise, and driver is unable to read how fast vehicle is traveling. *ak
107/01/1997
 Defective speedometer head needle oscillates at speed more than 50 mph. yh
05/01/1997201/01/1996
 At times speedometer will make a buzzing noise, and not show the correct speed. it had to be replaced twice. *ak
04/14/200004/01/2000
 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*ak
210/01/1996
 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. *ak
05/01/2000205/01/1999
 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. *ak *ml
01/01/2000108/01/1995
 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. *ak
10/10/1999206/01/1996
 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. *ak
2
 Speedometer jumps erradically, replaced first time at 27,820 miles, now the 2nd one is going bad too and will have to be replaced. *ak
01/24/20002
 Speedometer head failed causing the needle to fluctuate starting at 35-40 mph. nlm
07/15/1999311/01/1996
 : 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. *ak
04/04/2000
 The speedometer needle wobbles up and down which cannot give a correct reading. dealer will only repair at owner's expense. *ak *ml
03/01/2000109/01/1997
 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. *ak
10/05/19991
 Speedometer failed. mjs
 While accelerating odometer would give wrong reading . dealer and manufacturer have been notified. please provide futher information. *ak
11/18/199808/17/1995
 Speedometer goes haywire after it goes past 45mph. the 1st time the cable was greased, and it worked fine. afterward , it started back with the same problem. now, dealer says it has to be replaced , and the part alone, cost without labor, $500. *ak
10/15/1998105/01/1996
 Speedometer jumps around, can't tell how fast you are going!!!!!. *ak
10/15/1998109/01/1996
 Speedometer jumps around, can't tell how fast you are going. *ak
206/01/1995
 Speedometer failed for the 2nd time and warranty won't cover it. needle vibrates and becomes useless above 50 mph. how many speedometers have to fail before they are an ackowledged defect? *ak
01/01/2000104/01/1997
 Speedometer needle wobbles all over, making speedometer useless, you can not tell how fast you are going. estimated repair cost $300.00. apparently the manufacturer has had problems because there have been part number changes. also i have talked to other owners with the same problem.
08/15/1998208/01/1995
 Speedometer head failure produces erratic display for prolonged periods. this is the second failure of this unit - first at approximately 30k and was repalced by the dealer , second at 41k. *ak
12/31/1999202/01/1996
 Originial speedometer failed in april 1998. was replaced on 5/7/98. on 12/31/99, replacement speedometer failed also. i have been informed that there is now an updated model. i need to have the current speedometer replaced, again, and so this will be the third. *ak
07/09/1996304/01/1996
 Original speedometer and odometer failed at 24840 miles-repaired by dealer. original odometer failed again at 24840 miles-speedo assembly replaced by dealer. replacement speedometer failed again at 47840 miles-speedo assembly replaced by dealer. second replacement speedometer failed again at 62895 miles-dealer refuses to replace due to warrantee expiration. three failures of the same component at approx 25000 mile intervals is not normal, and problem has never been completely corrected, nor has root cause ever been identified. ford has service bulletins on this problem from 1991 to 1995 on more than just the taurus model. ford should determine the root cause and repair my vehicle at no charge - regardless of any warrantee verbiage to the contrary. current ford dealership (joe myers' ford of houston) is not cooperative in resolving problem - regional rep denied warrantee assistance based solely on paperwork and refuses to meet with customers to resolve unusual problems or situations. *ak
01/01/1999
 When driving above 55 mph speedometer operates erratically. it will not accurately register speed levels. *ak *ml
206/21/1995
 While driving at highway speeds speedometer bounces back and forth, and is not correctly reading speed of vehicle. dealer has been contacted, replaced the odometer 3 times. the problem has started again. *ak *ml
07/12/1996308/01/1995
 The speedometer performs erratically above 50 mph and falls over 85 mph. speedometer has been replaced 3 times. nlm
01/01/1997207/29/1995
 Consumer has replaced the speedometer once, and has to replace it again. when driving over 45 mph it just starts to spin ,and the consumer can't tell how fast they're going. dealer was contacted, and consumer has to pay out of pocket for repairs. *ak
01/29/1999205/01/1995
 Speedodometer replaced 02/03/1998 with only 29776 miles on it co says they will talk to me about it when i go in next week. way isnt the ford co ereplacing these its semms to be a problem on all 95 taurus?*ak
01/01/1997105/01/1996
 Speedometer needle bounes widely beyond 40 mph. *ak
01/03/1997408/01/1995
 Speedometer needle jumped around at highway speeds making it impossible to determine speed. first occurrance was at approximately 19000 miles, speedometer replaced at 21215 miles; problem recurred at approximately 33000 miles, dealer lubed speedometer cable; problem recurred at approximately 50,000 miles, speedometer replaced at 51252 miles; problem recurred at at 69,650 miles, scheduled to have speedometer replaced again making this the fourth speedometer since i purchased the vehicle new. *ak
11/01/1999309/01/1995
 I have had 3 speedometers fail within 60,000 miles over a 2 year time period. the needle on the speedometer sticks or bounces back and forth, the first time was at 32,000 miles and i believe it was february of 1998. the car was still under warrenty at that time. the second time it failed was at about 55,000 miles in sept. of 1998. because my daily commute is so long, i was well over the 12,000 mile warrenty on the replacement part, even though it had only been 6 months. i did not have the part replaced until january or february because of the cost. at the time i had the speedometer replaced i was at 60,000 miles. at that time i pleaded with ford to extend the milage limit on the part because i just knew the thing wouldn't last a year. they refused, of course, and insist they have had no reports of similar problems. none of the dealerships i have dealth with on this are willing to help either. as expected, i started experiencing problems with the speedometer in november of 1999, about 7 months after the last replacement. because the car was at 81,000 miles i couldn't get anyone to even discuss it with me. i have since found information - via the web - that suggests there has been as service bullutin issued on this problem. *ak
01/11/19992
 Speedometer failed on two occasions. 1st failure commenced at 59,000 miles of wear; and 2nd failure occurred at 77,000 miles. dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost is picked up by consumer. *ak
09/03/1998207/01/1995
 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. *ak
10/01/1995
 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. *ak
2
 Speedometer/odometer is inoperable, it does not register accurate speed rates. also, it has been replaced twice, but the problem has not been corrected. please give any further details. *ak
01/01/1997208/01/1995
 Speedometer failed for the second time. speedometer needle bounces from 50 to 85 mph when traveling at a constant speed of 60 mph.
09/01/1999206/01/1996
 Speedometer needle jumps and makes a grinidng noise at speeds over 40 mph. we have replaced this part twice in the past 2 years. *ak
08/29/1997203/01/1996
 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 $600.00 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. *ak
07/09/1998203/01/1996
 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 $600.00 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.
106/01/1995
 Speedometer is jumpy at greater than 50 mph resulting in an unaccurate speed reading.
04/14/1997208/01/1995
 Speedometer failed twice. mjs
1
 Speedometer malfunctioned. yh
10/27/19980
 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. *ak
03/11/1998
 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. *ak
10/01/1999208/01/1995
 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. *ak
 Speedometer will bounce around from 0 to 80mph, no matter what the speed, until it hits a bump. dealer has to replaced speedometer head. *ak
11/02/1999
 The speedometer failed causing driver to lose track of speed. *yc
08/01/1999
 Speedometer/odometer isn't working, and the needle is swinging back and forward. consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going. *ak
03/05/1998
 While driving at a constant speed the speedomoter travels all the way to the top at the fullest speed. *ak
 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. *ak
04/01/19993
 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. *ak
08/01/1998205/01/1995
 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.
09/28/1999
 Speedometer/odometer is not working, and there is a squeaking noise coming from the speedometer/odometer. *ak
08/01/1995
 Original speedometer failed at 21745 miles by becoming erratic at speeds of about 55 mph. the meter would sometimes read as high as 90 mph. this meter was replaced under warranty and now the replacement unit is faulty at 23300 miles. a brief scan of your odi ids indicates the problem is generic with these devices as some units have been replaced 3 and 4 times. it is definitely a safety hazard having thousands of fords on the highway with faulty speedometers and they should be recalled and replaced.
11/20/1996207/01/1996
 The original speedometer was replaced at 38,000 miles. the new speedometer became defective (bouncing up and down, inaccurate, finally, inserviceable) when it had about 35,000 on it. i have reported the defect to the dealer, ford customer service, and have written to the president of ford. all replies were negative. since my complaint to the president of ford, the part has gone up from $250 to $500 (in a matter of 3-4 months).
12/01/19970
 While driving at about 40 mph speedometer goes up to about 80 to 85mph. when this happens one doesn't know how fast vehicle is going. speedometer arm bounces between 65 and 85 mph. *ak
12/05/19961
 Speedometer is inaccurate at highway speeds. yh
3
 Speedometer jumps erratically. dealer has replaced the speedometer 3 times. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
04/04/1999
 The speedometer needle bounces around while traveling 35 mph. manufacturer was contacted, but the problem was not corrected. *ak
 Speedometer needle is jumping back and forth , will not register speed, causing safety hazard. *ak
12/15/1997209/16/1995
 Speedometer failed december of 1997 and was replaced jan. 3,1998. however, possible defect of the replaced speedometer failed on june 1999 and was replaced again july 6, 1999. *yc
07/01/1995
 While drving the car, the speedomotor does not operate properly. the needle jumps around and the unit makes a loud buzzing noise. on a long trip, this noise make driving very distracting and i never know how fast i am driving. both ford and the dealer have advised me that the repair of this problem is my responsibilty even though i have argued that i did nothing to incur the damage. is this type of complaint reviewed by your organization? i appreciate your help.
03/19/1999103/27/1998
 Speedometer out of order . yh
08/01/199909/01/1997
 Speedometer head failure produces erratic display for prolonged periods. this is the second failure of this unit - first at approximately 60k, second at 116k. ford refuses to acknowledge defect - local ford agency parts manager affirms that this part is a common failure. ford refuses to negoitiate even a partial reimbursement. this failure is attributable to a manufacturing defect and is not due to normal wear.
2
 Speedometer jumps, cannot determine speed of vehicle, causing safety hazard. *ak
08/30/1995
 Due to the defective speedometer cable the needle does not to go over 20 mph or does not work over 50 mph. the speedometer broke 4 times. dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. please provide further information. *ak
03/16/1998
 Speedometer was repaired/replaced due to erratic operation while under warranty. litter over a year later same problem reoccurred. but dealer/mfr. refused to repair because part was out of warranty. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. believed dealer installed defective part. *ak
11/01/1998205/01/1997
 Speedometer buzzes and jumps 10-20 mph making ability to tell speed impossible. this is the second failure. the first occurred at 35000 miles, and was covered under warranty. it happened again at 35000 miles on the replacement. dealers and ford have r
11/01/1998107/01/1909
 Speedometer is erratic. mjs
07/29/199910/01/1998
 Speedometer jumps from 65 to 85 depending on how large a bump you hit. dealer informed me that replacement part was also faulty and could not replace at the time.
01/01/19982
 When driving over 55mph, consumer can't determine how fast he is traveling due to broken speedometer. this was the second time that the speedometer was repaired. *ak
08/15/19962
 On two occasions vehicle experienced problem with erratic opration of speedometer. dealer replaced the speedometer after first failure. however,problem reoccurred, and dealer refused to repair replace speedometer a second time due to expiration of warranty. can nhtsa help in this mater. *ak
2
 The speedometer reads incorrectly at speeds over 50mph, especially on rough roads. dealer has replaced the speedometer twice, and is about to replace it one more time. *ak
 Intermittently speedometer is inoperable. dealer has replaced speedometer once. *ak
06/07/1999202/01/1996
 Original speedometer was replaced at 23000 miles. the replacement has developed the same problem. it jumps at speeds above 50, and does not show the correct speed when going slower. it is difficult to tell what speed you are going. dealer says they have never heard of a vehicle having this problem twice. they will not accept any responsibility for the problem. they also said they cannot give me the defective part after they remove it. said they have to send it back to ford to be refurbished. i own the car, and therefore own all of its component parts. what is going on with the taurus speedometers? is ford going to be held responsible? *ak
08/15/1998308/01/1995
 Speedometer needle begins to bounce to 85 when wheels hit any bump at speeds over 55 miles per hour. needle hangs at that point for up to 25 seconds making it impossible to determine actual speed, or whether or not the cruise control is properly set. original speedometer failed at 15,000, replaced at about 19,000; first replacement at 30,000, replaced at 36,000; and second replacement at 49,000. ford will not replace because out of warranty, although every speedometer has failed at about 15,000 miles. due to the number of failures reported to nhtsb by taurus owners, and the inability to determine actual speed, this is a safety issue and it would appear that a recall is warranted. $600 for a replacement every 15,000 miles is not reasonable. i have never owned a car in over 40 years of driving where even one speedometer failed. *ak
08/19/19978
 Speedometer: would make noise; not working properly; can not tell what the speed is; had it replaced due to bouncing around. abs system had erractic pattern.
07/23/1996306/01/1995
 1st failure was around 11,300 miles. dealer fixed and replaced. failed again in 4-20-97 at 22,100 miles, dealer replaced again. car now has 30,plus showing on 3rd odometer and is out of warranty but they will not fix. it went out again 8-10 1998. *ak
06/04/1999111/01/1998
 Speedometer failed.jumps from 40 to 85+ back & forth. noise in dash. this occured in the beginning of a 1000 mile trip on unfamiliar roads at night. this was highly distracting and dangerous especially when i had no clue how fast i was actually going on high speed highways. it appears that ford documented it knows of this common failure and why it occures but does not recall cars and expects owners to pay if out of bumper to bumber warranty. my appointment for this repair & mount recall are 6/17 6:00pm. *ak
02/12/1997
 Speedometer is jumping up and down. consumer can't determine the correct speed. vehicle has been to the repair shop twice for the same problem. *ak
01/01/1999
 While driving speedometer moves around and around, and consumer can't determine what's the speed. also, when driving at 10 mph speedometer will state that consumer is driving at 75 mph. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
 Speedometer readings are incorrect in wet road condtions. dealer has replaced speedometer prior to this . manufacturer has been notified. *ak
05/26/1999
 When vehicle exceeds 40 mph odometer will bounce. once this happens, driver cannot tell how fast vehicle is moving. the dealer has been notified. *ak
04/01/1999210/01/1997
 While driving on highway speedometer went haywire unable to tell speed entire trip. *ak
04/01/1998202/01/1998
 Taurus or ford will never be no.1 with me again. massive failures known with taurus speedometer heads. say something in dodge voyager and doors flying open. when will something be done? right now if you got $250 and the time and will accept a 90 day or low mileage guarantee. *ak
1
 Speedometer cable failed.
2
 Speedometer failed on two occasions.
11/25/199810/01/1998
 Speedometer jumps from 65 to 85 depending on how large a bump you hit. dealer informed me that replacement part was also faulty and could not replace at the time.
2
 Speedometer performs erractically, replaced once, is now in need of replacement again.
10/12/1998309/01/1996
 Speedometer failed three times. this last failure, have not replaced yet. speedometer operates erratically, causing inaccurate speed readings. first failure replaced, no charge, by jack trebour ford dealer, dover nj. second failure fixed by private garage because trebour ford said not under warranty. just learned of nhtsa website and voq. will want to pursue ford dealer or manufacturer to replace third failure as warranty work. *ak
03/28/199801/01/1996
 Speedometer failed while driving long distance. informed by service manager that speedometer failure is a common problem in 1995 ford taurus. *ak
03/24/1997
 Speedometer has become erratic, causing inaccurate speed readings. *ak
11/25/19972
 Speedometer replaced twice due to erractic performance.
209/01/1997
 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! *ak
04/05/199805/29/1997
 Speedometer/odometer failed.
10/24/19982
 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. *ak
03/01/199807/01/1995
 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 explorers 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.
 Consumer experienced a complete failure of the speedometer between 25000-40000 miles.
10/20/1997201/01/1996
 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. *ak
310/01/1996
 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. *ak
02/24/19991
 Vehicle speedometer malfunctioning. *yc
01/29/19991
 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. ak
02/27/1999401/01/1996
 I have requested the dealer repair this speedometer on three occasions to no avail. please advise.
09/10/199807/26/1995
 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.
08/15/1996101/01/1996
 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...
08/25/1998211/01/1997
 Vehicle speed indicator surges erratically at and above 40mph - constant sound from speedometer head varies from low rattle to piercing squeal. *ak
12/19/199807/11/1995
 Speedometer bounces back and forth when speed reaches 60 mph. second incident, dealer contacted and replaced the first one, problem still exists. *ak.et.
03/01/199820002/01/1998
 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. *ak
07/17/1997204/01/1998
 Speedometer failure.
 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.
02/02/19982
 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. *ak *ml
06/21/1998
 Speedometer/odometer isn't working properly. it only works when driving under 40 mph. also,there is loud noise coming from the vehicle . *ak
 Speedometer is inoperable, it does not register the correct speeds. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
12/30/19982
 This is the second time that the speedometer assembly has failed. once at 66,539 miles on march 19, 1998 and again at 82600 miles on december, 30 1998. this failure causes the speedometer to give fluctuating readings. *ak
02/23/1998208/01/1996
 I have had speedometer problems twice since the purchase of this car. when the speedometer hits 50mph, the needle starts to bounce all around the scale, and the speedometer makes a buzzing noise. i brought the car in during the warranty period and had the speedometer head replaced. six months later, same problem occurred. this time the dealer would not cover the repair since they claim i exceeded the $12000 warranty on that part. there is a tsb out for this repair and numerous complaints on the same problem from other taurus owners (as documented on the web). ford needs to own up to this defect and recall. *ak
04/04/1998
 Speedometer problems; owner has a fleet of vehicles in which the speedometer does not register the correct driving speed. please list other vehicle identification numbers. *ak
01/15/1999306/01/1995
 Speedometer is failing. at random speeds, the speedometer will go to 90 mph (pinned). if and when i get this fixed, it will be the 4th speedometer in this vehicle. failure has repeatedly been at 22,000 mile intervals. ford replaced the first 2 under warranty, but they refuse to acknowledge that this is chronic and safety related defect that they should have found a permanent fix for by now. dealer, bob chapman, contacted ford in my behalf, and found that (apparently) the failure rate is so high, that he can't even secure a replacement speedometer at the present.
10/20/1998309/01/1995
 The speedometer head doesn't read the correct speed. i have been told that the car's transmission depends on the speedometer to function correctly in order for it to shift correctly. i am also aware of at least one other person who has the same make and model with the exact same problem. i have also been told by a major distributor that this part is commonlyreplaced on this model as well as on the ford aerostar of the same year.
01/01/1999208/01/1997
 At 70-75 mph, hitting bumps will make the speedo needle drop to 85 and continue to read 10-15mph faster then the actual vehicle speed. will return to normal after a minute or so, until the next bump. this is the second speedo to fail on this. vehicle
05/01/1997206/01/1995
 The speedometer failed at 25345 miles covered under the 45,000 extended warranty, and is failing again when it reached 53500 miles. it sways back and forth once the speed is over 50mph and is very noisy. there is also a loud rattling noise (just like a short circuiting sound) coming from the steering wheel column while the speedometer sways. most of the time the needle stays at over 85mph even if speed is 60mph or less. the dealer is asking about $500 to fix the problem, but i think they should fix it for free since the first failure was covered under warranty and the part was obviously not properly manufactured in the first place. i think not knowing your speed is not safe. please investigate and advice. thank you. *ak
10/01/1997108/01/1997
 Speedometer head failed at ~40k mi, erratic and inaccurate speed indicated. identical failure of replacement head 14 months later at ~54k miles.
12/19/1998
 While driving the speedometer malfunctioned, not reading the rmps properly and making a buzzing noise. please provide further information. *ak
06/01/1998105/01/1998
 The speedometer on the car was replaced at 50000 miles because it jumped around and made a rattling noise. now the replacement speedometer is doing the same thing. the speed at which the problem starts is now down to 40 mph. the needle jumps all over a range of about 15 mph above and below the actual speed, making it impossible to know how fast i am driving. i have spoken with other taurus owners and looked on the internet, and this seems to be a common problem. i contacted ford and they said that i would be charged for repairing this dangerous (and apparently common) problem.
04/04/199805/01/1995
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with after 45mph, speedometer bounced around. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
01/27/1998207/01/1997
 Speedometer performs erratically when car travels over 45 mph or more, also makes noise.
05/01/199712/01/1995
 The speedometer jump is not something that only we are experiencing. other's with the same vehicle model are also. we do not feel this is something that we should have to pay in excess of $300 to correct as it is not an isolated insident and has had numerous tsb posted for the problem.
11/24/1998108/01/1996
 Speedometer needle jumps when going in excess of 45 mph. this results in inaccurate speed reading. for example, when driving at 55 mph the speedometer needle will jump to 80, then flip back and then will continue to go back and forth. this is causing distraction while the vehicle is being driven and can cause a crash.
11/15/1998202/01/1996
 Speedometer jump and bounces around, i have found tsb's on this. the speedometer was originally replaced at apx 29000 miles for this problem, then at apx 29000 miles on the replacement it started doing the same thing again. (this time it cost me almost $200 to fix, the first time it was free). the first time it was fixed at the purchased dealer (marion ford, illinois), the second time at another ford dealer(sparta ford, illinois). the second time the ford dealer said it was not covered.
08/01/1998206/23/1996
 Faulty speedometer causing crusie control to malfunction.
11/12/1998109/01/1997
 Tranmission: grinding noise heard at start-up. vehicle lurched when placed in reverse. when stopped at intersection, vehicle lurched forward and would not move in drive. vehicle would operate when placed in neutral. when vehicle was placed in park, it would no longer operate in any gear. speedometer: speedometer bounces, makes noise and the needle pegs at 85 mph when car hits bump in road or goes above 55 mph. speedometer has been replaced once previously.
207/01/1996
 Speedometer bounced up and down at speeds between 60 and 75 mph. replaced original speedometer, aproximately 24000 miles later replacement started doing same thing, informed replacement had only a 1 year warranty new one would cost at least 300 dollars.
10/01/1998305/01/1995
 Speedometer does not accurately read vehicle speed. at times, speedometer will read in excess of 85 mph when vehicle is actually going much less than that. dealer has admitted that many speedometers on vehicles of this year and model have the same problem. i have replaced mine twice (once under warranty and once out of pocket). the cost exceeds $350.00 for replacement. inaccurate speed indication is a threat to public safety and ford should address this issue.
11/05/19981
 The defective head of the speedometer broke in these 3 vehicle between 50- 60,000 miles. 2nd vehicle vin #1falp52uxsg282895, 3rd vehicle vin # 1falp52u7sg256738. cause unknown.
01/01/1997205/01/1995
 Speedometer keeps breaking. consumer's husband cannot tell how fast he is driving. speedometer has been replaced twice. *ak *ml
10/07/1998
 The speedometer goes back and forth. when going 65mph the needle will jump to 85mph. contacted the dealer, they said the cable needed to be replaced. *ak
05/01/199805/02/1997
 Airbag spring/ speedometer cable failure.
08/01/1998
 Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable. dealer and manufacter have been notified. *ak
09/01/19963
 The vehicle experienced 3 failures at 30,000 miles. each time the speedometer misread the vehicle's speed. dealer replaced the speedometer sensors and cables. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak
07/01/1998
 When driving at speeds of 60 mph and higher the speedometer needle bounces around. the driver cannot tell how fast the vehicle is going. the dealer has been notified. *ak
 When driving beyond 50 mph the speedodmeter does not register the vehicle speed. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
09/02/199802/14/1996
 Speedometer indicator on dashboard jumps when vehicle passes over a bump in roadway orn roadway surface changes,i.e. from black-top pavement to concrete, such as a bridge surface. when the cruise control is on it jumps and the vehicle speed does not increase, but operator has no idea as to what speed vehicle is actually traveling as indicator will oscilate as much as 20 to 25 mph above set speed.
2
 Speedometer dances.
07/01/1997212/09/1995
 The speedometer needle bounces giving inaccurate readings.
07/05/1995406/08/1995
 Transmission failed.
210/01/1997
 Vehicle is used for driver education course, when driven, the speedometer needle jumps form 45 to 85, giving different readings. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced parts. *ak speedometer is fluctuating again, dealer will not replace unless consumer pays repair costs. *slc
01/01/199805/15/1995
 Speedometer bounces and makes noise. unable to determine traveling speed.
12/01/1996211/28/1996
 Speedometer head has been replace twice. both times they have had 35000 miles on them.
03/08/199606/01/1995
 Speedometer fails to properly function at speeds in excess of 60 mph.
309/11/1997
 I researched previous complaints on speedometers reading incorrect or erradicly. this speedometer has been replaced twice and is quite costly (approx $350-400). there were 8 other compalaints in regards to this particular problem! that is quite a few complaints of the same problem. i would appreciate you looking in to this and e-mailing me with a response when you get a chance. i apologize for not having the vin number handy. thank you.
03/16/199805/30/1997
 Automatic transmission was slipping and jerking when accelerating from corners/stops. also, the speedometer was jumping at speeds of 55-65 mph.
03/24/1997
 Speedometer operates erratically, causing inaccurate speed reading.
09/01/1996201/01/1996
 Speedometer failure.
2008/01/1996
 Speedometer sticks and wavers and is noisy
210/01/1997
 Speedometer failed two times.
04/16/1997
 Speedometer needle wavers and sticks.
02/09/1998105/01/1996
 Aluminum transmission forward clutch piston return springs shattered and deposited metal throughout the transmission causing noise, slipping, jerking and eventual failure.
10/01/19971
 Speedometer performs erratically.
09/19/1997
 The speedometer needle flops down to the bottom of the meter when vehicle hits any slight bump. then the needle dances around a little before going back up. this also happens when the vehicle is in cruise control. the dealer is aware of situation, and stated that there is a service bulletin on this issue. *ak
01/01/19970
 Going down the road at 40mph, and when a bump is hit on the road the speedometer jumps to 60mph when only going 40mph. now the cluster on the speedometer needs to be replaced. *ak
03/01/1997203/01/1997
 Speedometer cable failed, causing inaccurate speed readings.
03/01/1997103/01/1997
 Speedometer control head failed causing inaccurate speed readings.
09/04/1996
 Failure of the speedometer, the speedometer is broken, causing incorrect reading.*ak
01/13/1996
 While driving, speedometer was showing slower speed than vehicle was actually going. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/01/1997740001
 Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). 1995 ford taurus,fan motor froze, ford said they will only replace circuit breaker but not the fan which is now froze up again due to mileage (142,000). i've replaced motor no less than three times since 1997 before finding out about recall. also i've replaced a rear motor mount two to four times since 1997. a recall on this vehicle bought or built in certain other states have recalls on what sounds to be this same problem causes engine and transmission to fall causing accident. ford will not fix. could i get help from you in order to get ford to repair their defective products. [xxx] *tr
09/01/20081
 Transmission - car does not move forward or backwards. it just stopped suddenly. *tr
12/15/2007202/02/2007
 The transmission will not engage at unpredictable times when stopped. i actually rolled out into a busy intersection when i released the brakes before i realized i had no power. it was a close call. research i have done indicates this is a common problem with these transmissions. *tr
03/15/200645000008/05/1995
 (auto description) 1995 ford taurus 3.0 liter engine with 45,000 miles. i am the original owner. (1) no event leading to failure. (2) transmission not functioning properly. diagnostic test indicates #2 clutch failure. long delay getting into drive from reverse. car lurches upon start-up. car does not shift properly from 2nd gear into 3rd gear. transmission generally unreliable. transmission has not completely failed yet. (3) had diagnostics performed. recommended repair is to replace transmission at an approximate cost of $3,000. new transmission comes with a 3 yr/36,000 mile warranty. mechanic did not recommend having repair done as repair cost approximately equal to value of car with working transmission. *jb
05/17/2005105000311/25/2003
 Dt: consumer could not move transmission out of park without turning the ignition switch to on. also, brake lights were not coming on. *ak
02/12/2005301/14/2000
 My 1995 ford taurus gl has went through 3 transmissions in the past 6 years. this time the transmission can not be rebuilt. i am tired of spending money to keep this car running when the only piece that keeps going out is the dreaded ax4n transmission used in this vehicle. is there not another transmission that will work in this car?
12/01/2004101/01/1997
 The vehicle had a crack in the windshield. the doors would not lock automatically as they should. *tc the windshield wiper failed intermittently. the dome light failed. the transmission has been replaced twice. *nm
01/01/199737000
 The transmission has been replaced in the vehicle a total of three times. however, it is in need of the forth transmission, and the case is craked. the dealer states that they will not be responsible for the forth transmission. the first replacement was at 37,000, the second was 87,000, now at 100,000 thousand miles the vehicle needs another transmission. please provide any furthr information
05/18/20044
 When attempting to shift the gears, the vehicle failed to move. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the front seal and transmission needed replacing due corrosion. please fill in additional information. *jb
03/02/200465000304/02/2001
 Transmission failed 3 times in the last 3 years. needed to be rebuilt every time. 65000 miles 4/2001 88000 miles 11/2002 103000 miles 3/2004. *ak
02/06/2004887421
 I have slightly less than 90,000 miles on our 1995 ford taurus station wagon (which is approx. 10,000 easy highway comuting miles per year) and have now replaced another transmission in this car. this is the third transmission in this car, or about one every 30,000 miles. (i thought 30,000 was the time to change the fluid, not the entire transmission). *ak
02/20/20041
 Vehicle having numerous transmission problems including, not shifting from 1st to 2nd, harsh upshift 1-2 , buzzing noise, stalling at stop, slipping out of any gear, transsmision currently failing. *ak
11/12/200391400103/05/2003
 Trans axle erratic shifting problem developed on my 1995 taurus wagon. intermittent problem with vehicle not upshifting on cold engine but will shift hard on warm engine. also intermittent down shift while driving on downgrade and will down shift hard when coming to a stop. speedometer failed at moment this problem started. dealer replace small gear on end of speedometer cable and thought problem was also tied to a worn gear on end of cable in transmission. this repair would require a complete teardown of the transmission. have driven car for approximately one month since repair of speedometer. shifting problem is intermittent with no particular pattern. strongly suspect problem also involves the electronic control in the car computer. read many similiar complaints on your website and find it amazing that ford has not dealt with this problem in a responsible manner since it was identified several years ago. i have owned many ford products and usually have many trouble free years. my last taurus gave us 119k mile with little trouble.*ak
11/20/200335000105/18/1995
 Nearly every part of transmission was worn out due to pump not supplying fluid as required. car only has 35,000 miles on it & has been driven by my mother who is now 88 yrs. old. car always service per manual. service man states this was a defective transmission from factory. *la
10/07/200392904109/24/1994
 Transmission failed. part had been rebuilt; however problem still exists. *ak one part in the transmission was engineered improperly. the transmission piston which creates hydraulic pressure was made of aluminum. the replacement part is made of cast iron and won't break or fatigue like the aluminum one. this could create a accident when pulling out into traffic and the transmission fails to shift gears. *ph
10/04/200381000212/08/1998
 Transmission seal failed ... this is the second transmission in the car installed by ford. the first transmission was replaced by ford under warranty for the same reason. this transmission only has 20,000 miles. we were told by a local mechanic that helped us as we were stranded that this is quite common for the taurus. *jb
10/02/20031100003
 The transmission is not going to the next gear and the reverse went completely out of the car. *la
05/26/20031357001
 While driving at 65 miles an hour on a four lane state highway, my 1995 ford taurus 3.0 liter gl model 4 door sedan suddenly dropped into a lower gear causing the vehicle to act as if it had hit a rock wall. whereas i had both hands on the steering wheel and an immediate look in the rear view mirror revealing no other vehicle behind us it only frightened me. my wife though who was seat belted in the front passenger seat was violently thrown forward causing tremendous stress on her lower back. after a visit to the local hospital an mri showed a ruptured lower lumbar disc that has since caused her left leg to become permanently paralyzed. after researching this phenomena with local mechanics and using the internet i have found that the ford motor company has been aware of this problem for over a decade and continued to use this same transmission in several other models. when i contacted ford's customer service center i was told there was nothing they could do about the problem because there was never a recall for this transmission. any light you may be able to shed on this blatant disregard for of the motoring public would be greatly appreciated. sincerely, james j. mullen. *jb
11/11/199983000102/14/1996
 Transmission failure @ 83,000 miles, common with ford taraus vehicles. ford was unable to repair for 14 days, at any of the 5 dealerships local to charlotte. the repaired transmission failed. then the ford warrantied transmission, replaced 7/11/03, failed 400 miles later (36,000 mile warranty), because the fluid had leaked out! quality of the oem product is acutely in question, while workmanship and service are horrible. incident date is the first transmission failure. *ak
05/26/2003160000101/31/2001
 I have a 1995 taurus that i purchased on jan 31,2001. i had the car about a week and had to replace the transmission. now i am about to have to replace the transmission again. the car will not shift out of 1st gear. i am wondering if there is a recall on the ax4n transmission or if another type of transmission will fit in the taurus. any help will be greatly appreciated. *nlm
970001
 Vehicle rolled down hill into power pole while transmission lever was in park and the emergency brake was engaged. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763501
09/03/199829006204/14/1995
 The vehicles transmission failed. dealer had been notified and repaired the transmission. transmission failed again after repair. *nlm
103/31/2000
 Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy. consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive. the vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient. *jg
03/31/2000
 Speedometer was't working, very noisy brakes
08/01/2002104/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
07/03/20021005/01/2095
 Intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. car hesitates then tires squel when transmission engages automatically.*ak
306/01/2097
 Speedometer has been replaced twice at considerable expense. vss has been replaced once, transmission has been rebuilt once, and speedo gear which fits into the transmission have all been replaced once at considerable expense. head gaskets have been replaced once, also at considerable expense. speedo has now failed for the third time.
05/07/2002109/01/2095
 Failure of transmission. ford taurus has a prior history of failed tranmission problems. car taken to dealer on 5/21/01 to check problem with vehicle transmission shifting harshly and car jolting intermitently. dealer performed nds diagnostics and no fault codes resulted. inspected motor mounts and reset idle. no problems found. on 5/7/02 car came to a halt on the george washington bridge (ny to nj) during rush hour traffic.*ak
 Vehicle jerks when changing gears. doesn't want to go in proper gear. dealer contacted. please add vin. *ak
02/01/20010
 When shifting to reverse transmission will not work. vehicle had already replaced transmission, dealer was contacted. please provide more information.*ak
07/01/2001
 Automatic transmission does change gears correctely. also, when vehicle is going from an idling position to a forward position it hesitates although gas pedal is being depressed. consumer has replaced entire transmission, as well as engine. please provide further details.*ak
11/01/2001
 In order to stop vehicle brake has to be pressed to the floor. it feels like vehicle is going to take off. please provide any further information.*ak
11/01/2001
 Transmission was leaking fluid. dealer replaced transmission pan and gasket. please provide any furhter information.*ak
11/01/20010
 Transmission fluid was leaking, took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced transmission pan gasket. please provide any furhter information. *ak
10/01/20012
 Engine stalls while driving. dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer took vehicle to dealer, inspection mechanic stated that the computer chip failed. transmission malfunctioned and was replaced on three occasions, consumer states that when the tranmsission went out after placing in park, the vehicle would not stop and the emergency brake had to be used to keep from having an accident. *jb
11/09/1995303/01/1995
 I am looking at my 4th transmission, this is absurd. ford said i was out of luck.*ak
07/20/2000109/01/1997
 Coil spring broke causing instant flat tire, not going very fast at the time, but we were on vacation. one coil spring replaced, after returning home, we had the other spring replaced. car repair guy showed us the other coil spring, it was broken when he removed it from the car. very dangerous to be driving like that. transmission had to be replaced a year ago (2000) , repair place said taurus's known to have faulty transmissions, they repair several per month. speedometer problem has been around several years, not taken in to replace speedometer. i heard you can have trouble when you try to sell the car. we just live with problem. rest assured this will be the last ford we ever own. *ak
02/15/2001
 After coming to a complete stop and then pressing accelerator, vehicle failed to respond. engine revvs, but transmission does not kick in. then, suddenly vehicle will surge forward. this happens about 1-2 times a week. vehicle not taken to dealer yet. *ak
05/08/2001111/01/2000
 Transmission would not shift correctly. was rebuilt - technician said it was crumbling. *ak
05/15/2001
 Vehicle jumped from park into reverse twice. dealer has been notified.*ak
 When driving at any speed, without prior warning and upon applying brakes vehicle jerked forward. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer noted that transmission neeed replacing. please provide any further details.*ak
02/02/2001103/01/1995
 At 45 mph vehicle lost power from transmission to wheels. it seemed to be slipping, and then it would grab and the vehicle would lurch. at times there was little or no control of the vehicle. subsequently, the transmission was consistently upshifting late and downshifting early, and sometimes slipping. one repair shop could not determine what was causing the problem. gene evans ford quickly determined that a faulty vehicle speed sensor was the cause. (this also caused the cruise control to be inop). they replaced the sensor and the transmission and cruise control have performed flawlessly. the part cost $36.58. labor was $305.46. the total bill came to $369.60. i consider this to be a safety issue, and i would like ford to reimburse me for this cost. 6
12/13/2000310/01/1997
 This reported defect is the 2nd one for this vehicle, and it will be in the shop again on 2/6/01. the transmission slips through gears, doesn't stop the vehicle in park, and jumps over gears. moving the shift lever from park to reverse can put the vehicle in nuetral, or park to drive can put the car into 2nd gear. the vehicle does not start in park, as it is not registering that the vehicle is in park. it can not be started in neutral all the time either, as the gear shift sometimes jumps right past neutral. to ensure the vehicle stays stopped when parked, i've had to engage the emergency brake for safety. i can no longer safely go to the drive through car wash, as the car has jumped the rail from neutral to drive, and stopped the whole car wash line.*ak
10/23/2000107/01/1995
 This car has been taken care of exceptionaly,there is no reason for a transmission to go or speedometer.iam a proffesional driver by trade.this dealership was extremely rude.no satisfaction from anyone to date .please help. i also own 2001 taurus and 1989 f-150 not bought at that dealership.the speedometer bounce's around 0-80+ all the time,the trany went in an intersection as my wife went to pull out the engine stalled the wires melted and ruined transmission $1500.00 +*ak
105/01/2000
 Speedodometer does not register correct speed when vehicle is driven beyond 40 mph. speedodomter becomes erratic. *ak the consumer had transmission repaired, radiator and motor mounts replaced. *yh
12/01/2000105/01/1996
 Transmission failure. dealer indicated vehicle was not under warranty. *ak the transmission was slipping at high speed. the aluminium piston was defective. the vehicle was not engaging in drive and was hesitating. *yh
10/01/20003001/01/1999
 After stopping, the transmission acts as if it's in neutral, then slams into gear. this occurs primarily at stop lights and signs at intersections and puts driver in fear of not being able to get out of way of on-coming traffic. this slamming/slipping can also occur at low speed, without a prior stop, such as when entering a driveway or turning a corner at an intersection with a yield sign. we have noted several potential tech. service bulletins, which may apply to this problem, however the dealer we are using for service has been uncooperative and charged us for repairs that have not addressed the problem. (we recognize this last part of the complaint is more of a consumer's affairs problem, however, it is also leaving us driving an unsafe vehicle.). *ak
09/01/1998101/30/1996
 When applying brakes car will shift from drive to neutral. consumer has to stop, and put in park, then back in drive,. sometimes it works, and sometimes it does not. consumer feels this is unsafe because consumer doesn't know when it's going to happen. *ak the transmission failed prematurely. *yh
09/01/19991
 Transmission and transfer case failed.*et
04/09/2000102/01/2000
 The transmission failed as i was getting on to the highyway. it got stuck in first gear and had to be towed. called many shops to get quotes on replacing the transmission, all complaining about taurus' between the years of 92 & 95 having the same problem. ford dealership said the problem was mechanical and not the fault of the owner. contacted ford co. to see if they would repair it and they denied my claim twice. if so many of these cars have the same trans. problem shouldn't they be recalled? i think ford should be responsible for defective trans. they manufactured and distributed.
09/23/1998106/01/1996
 To date, ford maintains this engine is not covered by secret warranty although it is the same defect as the 3.8l. persistent problem of leaking coolant. transmission is unreliable and unsafe. a/c clutch, compressor and water pump failed simultaneously. replaced heater hose following a/c repair due to continued leak.
07/31/2000206/01/1996
 No summary
06/16/2000112/01/1999
 Transmission exhibited a 'clunking' noise while cruising on interstate, then white smoke seen coming from back and underside of car as engine starts to whine. pulled over to check problem as soon as noted since no warning lamps lighted inside vehicle. once pulled onto shoulder, burnt transmission fluid burst under car. all other fluid levels were checked and found acceptable. when cooled down, car would not engage any gear. needed to be towed to nearest ford garage and told transmission needed replacing due to internal failure. no external trauma noted. transmission cost over $2000 and ford customer assistance would not offer any reimbursement. routine transmission maintenance performed at 42300 miles. personally, i feel that a well-maintained transmission should last longer than 49000 miles.
09/01/199930005/01/1995
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
08/17/199935005/01/1995
 Transmission slips out of gear due to defective part(s) in the clutch assembly, most likely the clutch piston. very dangerous when merging into traffic. dealer/manufacturer won't cover by any warranty.......a 95 with only 58k. *ak
09/09/199930005/01/1995
 After warm-up transmission does not shift in/out of neutral when required. when coming to stop the down shift is absent/delayed. when starting from stop upshift is delayed and sudden. this problem is very alarming and dangerous in traffic. *ak
04/25/2000105/01/1996
 Transmission began slipping nd buzzing. it has failed
04/17/2000112/01/1998
 With my 1 family car in for repair. ford should loan me a car wife&chids&no car. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
03/10/2000102/01/1995
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
 Air bag light continued to illuminate on the dash. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. also, consumer was having a problem with transmission not disengaging out of park. please provide any further details. *ak
02/02/2000611/01/1994
 Tthere is something wrong with the transmission... we drive very carefully and follow all mfg maintance..the tran. just gets stuck and gears down or all of a sudden it acccerates my husband has has been driving in d2 to see if that helps.....transmission work is very expenxive....i called fords to see if tthey had a reacall and was told no....this condition is very scary........... thank youo wa it dgets stu..... *ak
12/08/1999107/31/1995
 Transmission pan gasket failed. yh
02/23/2000106/01/1998
 Car died in parking lot. after about 7 attempts, car started on its own. car idled rough and was emitting white exhaust and on way home. put car into park at each stop light to keep it from dying. noticed a smell when got home. thought at first a battery or alternator problem. drove to dealer next day and they said that it was a faulty headgasket which blew the entire engine. doing research on your website noticed quite a few of same complaints. a car this young with under 80,000 miles should not need entire engine replacement. would appreciate so much if an investigation was conducted. we bought car 1 1/2 year ago for 10,000 and can't afford this hefty of a repair, and it should not have had this problem. but others have had it too so i think it is investigation worthy. on a few of the complaints there was an invest #1e98080 and recall #98m01kaa listed....can you tell me what this means. there are only 4 recalls under the model and type and this # was not listed. if an invest. was done in '98 i think they need to do another now because a lot of complaints came from this year or last year. manufacturer or dealer has not been very helpful and this is a very expensive repair for our new car. can you tell me where to find info on that recall # a few of the complaints said ford was aware of this, but no one has been helpful...thank you
10/20/1999104/01/1997
 Engine head gaskets failed, ford sent letter stating repair covered to 60000 miles, with no explanation of warning signs of failure. transmission shifts into neutral when coming to stop and jerks into gear, causing near accidents. again ford knows about problem (per tsb) refuses to pay for fixing. *ak
07/14/199701/01/1996
 When coming to a stop and then applying the gas, the vehicle will not move for a few seconds, then it jumps forward. dealer said new transmission needed to be put into vehicle. *ak
01/03/200011/01/1996
 Upon leaving a stop sign or red light car hesitates a few seconds then jerks back and only then proceeds, thus causing near accidents
11/28/1999208/01/1995
 2nd time for transmission? *ak
12/19/1999207/01/1995
 Transmission ceases to function without any warning (sound, performance change, etc.). in this incident, the transmission failed at a busy junction of the edens and the kennedy expressways in chicago causing the car to lose power unexpectedly. fortunately the driver was able to get onto the left hand shoulder and with the help of the illinois department of transportation truck (idot) to get off the expressway without injury or other damage to the vehicle. however, the situation was extremely dangerous as this occurred at a bend in the road where passing traffic tends to come onto the shoulder. in addition traffic was both very heavy and very fast moving. this is the second time this transmission failed without warning. the first transmission failed in june 1998 at 48360 miles and was replaced by ford under extended warranty. car has had complete service since new including all recommended oil changes and adjustments. car is used for residential purposes (errands & trips), has never been in an accident, and has been operated in accordance with ford's usage guidelines (load weight, etc.). it has had no unusual or heavy stress usage. *ak
05/01/1996
 When driivng at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes are going half way to the floorboard. also, motor mounts went out/ air conditioning unit failed, and was blowing hot air, and transmission had to be replaced due to vehicle stalling, cutting off and shifting hard. vehicle has been into the shop for repair service three times and, the dealer can't determine the causes of the problem. *ak
08/16/1999111/01/1998
 No summary
09/07/1999
 Whenever vehicle came to a stop postion, a grinding sound would be heard, and the vehicle would jerk forward. vehicle being inspected by an independent repair shop. seeking any information on this problem from nhtsa. *ak
09/26/1999
 While driving consumer noticed that when coming upon a stop or hitting the brakes,vehicle felt as if it was being hit from behind. *ak
05/01/1999112/01/1994
 Misaligned head lamps/front&rear door/tailgate door/hood. you can hear gas in tank moving around
09/04/1999205/01/1995
 We were driving on the freeway south bound to san diego at a speed of 75mph and in the fast lane. we had been driving about two and a half hours when suddendly the car began down shifting and the car lurched violently back and forth. we thought the engine had died initally, but the car began lurching back and forth as if it were going in and out of gear. we struggled to get off the freeway and luckily were not hit or cause an accident. we had the car towed to our dealership which was over 150 miles. the car has been there for a week and they cannot find anything wrong with the car. i am afraid to drive it. i feel it is unsafe and i don't know what to do. i feel like i am playing russian roulette waiting for another occurance. i don't want to cause an accident or be part of one because of a faulty transmission that occassionaly misbehaves.
06/27/1995409/01/1994
 When trying to change gears and entering on and off highways, transmission does not respond. dealer was contacted and stated they could not find the cause of the problem. *ak *ml
11/09/1998
 The transmission was leaking fluid. had the seals changed twice. transmission still leaked. took to mechanic & was informed torque convertor needed replacing. had problem shifting. now informed transmission needs to be replaced. *ak
08/15/1999
 While driving and trying to switch gears car would not go into gear. car only has 50,000 miles on it .this problem was fixed at cost to owner. *ak
12/09/1998
 Transmission would make noises when gears are shifted. vehicle stays in one gear only. if vehicle is parked, would change gears. took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic transmission needed replacing. installed a rebuilt transmission in vehicle. the same problem, noise is in rebuilt transmission. *ak
08/27/1999101/01/1996
 No summary
08/09/19994
 While driving vehicle shifts out of gear . the dealer has repaired the vehicle four times for this problem. *ak
04/15/1999
 The vehicle will not shift properly. would stay in low gear. would jerk when accelerator was applied. took to dealer to have it checked. consumer was informed the transmission needed to be replaced with a rebuilt transmission. *ak
06/30/1999111/01/1997
 I don't feel a 1995 automobile with only 47000 miles on it should warrant a new power train . my mechanic stated that this has happened on quite a few ford taurus 's i feel cheated buying an american made car because i have never heard of this happening to a foreign car . thank you for your time please keep me in touch with your findings .
06/30/199908/01/1996
 The transmission drops out of gear at stop lights/signs. you do not know this has happened until you try to move forward and the car will not move. the transmission will engaged several seconds after you apply the throttle, resulting in a hard shift into gear. ford knows about this problem, and issued a tsb 98-3-7. this has resulted in one incident at a stop light where the car to the rear hit of our car, at less than 5mph, because we could not get the car to move forward. the car is currently at capital ford, in raleigh nc, and they are rebuilding the transmission at this time. the service manager feels that the tsb is only part of the problem.
04/01/1999107/01/1995
 Engine failure - took car in on 12/23/1998 to have test for warranty (ford 98m01). paid to have dealer test coolant and engine for leaks ($146.98), told me ok, 4 months later i have used twice a much antifreeze as before and there are know visable leaks. dealer told me out of warranty tough luck. transmisson, had in for service several times under warrany, said fixed but now problem is getting worse,.tells me you are out of warrany, tough luck. *ak
02/01/1999010/01/1996
 When consumer tried to start vehicle in the morning, vehicle started. but when she moved the transmission pawl from park to drive, the vehicle did not move. was taken to dealer , where they told consumer that problem was transmission failure. *ak
04/25/1999111/11/1997
 At 66,900 miles transmission has malfunctioned and will not shift into first gear. repairs were made at owner's expense, wants reimbursement. *ak *ml
09/23/19985
 Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. also, front end made clicking sounds. rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. will be taking vehicle to dealer.
09/26/199810/10/1994
 Transmission malfunctioned. also engine mounts failed.
 Transmission slips, and consumer has to press on the gas very hard to get it to catch, while doing that it shoots foward very fast and hard with a jerk. the dealer has been contacted. *ak
06/13/1998106/01/1995
 No summary
06/24/199809/04/1996
 Automatic transmission/torque converter malfunctioned.
12/01/1998
 Advanded driver training schools teach that a transmission is to be placed into neutral (n) to help control skids. unlike most vehicles, the 1995 ford taurus with automatic transmission requires that the lockout button (lb) be pressed to move the lever from drive (d) to n. thus in an emergency, one could easily push the lever through to reverse (r) or even park (p) with disastrous results. this fault does not appear in other ford lines. just the ford taurus shop. investigation will show: r to n does not require the lb; n to d does not require the lb; 1 to 2 or to d does not require the lb; d to n requires the lb; n to r requires the lb; r to p requires the lb. there appears to be no reason for this other than just a design or manufacturing error. *ak
12/05/1996103/01/1996
 First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. problem was electric cooling fan motor. then cruise would not shut off. problem-brake wiring harness. last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. repair bill for that was 879.88. *ak
08/01/199704/01/1997
 Transmission slips after stopping in warm weather. car will not proceed. was told by several mechanics within ford that this is a common problem, and there is an update, but ford said it won't cover the problem even though they know it is a defect. *ak
12/15/199810011/01/1998
 The failure of this part will not allow the car to be removed from park even though the brake is depressed. my mechanic has the part on order with ford for 5 weeks (no del'y date). we also have searched every junkyard with no success and yet ford says the part is not a problem.
11/12/1998
 While driving at any speed,without prior warning, when pressing on the gas the vehicle isn't catching any power or gas right away, causing the motor to spin and jump into gear. *ak
11/15/199810/01/1995
 No summary provided by consumer
04/15/1998
 While backing the vehicle out of the driveway the transmission went completely out, causing the consumer to put the vehicle in the shop to replace the transmission. owner wants ford to accept responsibility for this defect and pay for it. *ak *ml
11/12/1998109/01/1997
 Tranmission: grinding noise heard at start-up. vehicle lurched when placed in reverse. when stopped at intersection, vehicle lurched forward and would not move in drive. vehicle would operate when placed in neutral. when vehicle was placed in park, it would no longer operate in any gear. speedometer: speedometer bounces, makes noise and the needle pegs at 85 mph when car hits bump in road or goes above 55 mph. speedometer has been replaced once previously.
01/10/19981512/01/1997
 We have had multiple, intermittent problems with the transmission not engaging from a stopped position when trying to accellerate. it has actually gotten to the point now that at times it disengages even while moving slightly. it is a major safety problem in that it sometimes rolls out into the intersection, but does not engage, putting us directly into oncoming traffic. my sons use this car for school, and this is a very dangerous situation. this happened twice to the original owner prior to our purchase, and has happened several times since we have owned the car. therefore, the date of failure is not precise. the problem is getting worse and is happening much more frequently. it needs to be resolved quickly.
08/04/19983
 Would be pulling into traffic & would have no gears. could not shift vehicle. called dealer & told vehicle had cracked pistons & was asked to bring in vehicle. this cause vehicle not to shift properly. *ak
06/27/1998
 When driving at first no problem. stopped at a stop sign and the car rolled backwards, then kicked in hard and went forward. had intermittent transmission problem. dealer contacted, and inspected vehicle. could not find anything wrong. *ak
09/12/1998
 Tranmission failed to operate as of 56000 miles of wear . consumer believed this was not a normal wear for 56000 miles. dealer notified. *ak
03/24/1996
 This is an intermittent problem that occurs when the vehicle is shifting into second gear, it feels like the transmission is slipping and makes a clunking noise. took to the dealer, and they said the couldn't fix the problem. *ak
08/01/199806/01/1998
 Transmission piston failure.
11/05/1996
 Design of the engine is poor. underneath the engine something pulls sand into the engine, and causes problems with the engine/transmission shakes when driving up to 75 mph. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
3005/12/1995
 Transmission intermittently and unpredictably slips when accelerating from stop. when it engages, it does so with a hard jerk.
07/14/19961
 Transmission failed, causing vehicle to continue to move after being parked.
105/01/1996
 Transmission locked up due to a lack of lubrication within the system.
03/16/199805/30/1997
 Automatic transmission was slipping and jerking when accelerating from corners/stops. also, the speedometer was jumping at speeds of 55-65 mph.
 It is hard to shift to 1st or low gear. the dealer has been notified and corrected problem. *ak
07/01/1997
 While driving the defective design of alumina forward clutch piston in transmission stalls, causing the vehicle not to engage in position. *ak
10/01/1997508/10/1995
 Transmission doesot engage intermittently. *ak
03/01/19964510/27/1994
 Transmission disengages intermittently. *sd
06/01/1995105/01/1995
 While the vehicle was in park and in the off position. the car rolled forward. as if the vehicle were in neutral. car rolled about 3 feet.*ak dealer suggested to consumer to always use parking brake and to apply it before putting vehicle into park. *slc
107/01/1995
 Vehicle's automatic transmission does not down shift. *ak
03/20/19950
 Transmission slipped from park to reverse, causing accident. *dh
03/20/19950
 Parking gear failed. *skd
02/05/1996
 Car will not turn off when its in park postion, on second occasion car was in park position and started to move this happen twice one time caught in accident.
07/21/19951
 Transmission replaced due to erratic shifting/failure. *aw
04/01/19941
 Transmission seal failed. *skd
06/23/19951
 Transmission slips into lower gera, then lunges forward; driver has had close calls in rear ending other vehicles, dealer couldn't detect cause. *ak
05/24/19952
 Automatic transmission left car in park, came back out vehicle had rolled away, returned to vehicle still in park. tt
05/09/19952
 Vehicle rolls backward/warward when transmission is in park gear. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
05/14/2002
 Vehicle would not start. towed to dealer and replaced eec wires, and pcm relay module. please provide any further information.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
10/25/2000209/01/1995
 Most recently, car caught fire while i was driving due to the leakage of transmission fluid. the car was replaced with a new engine when it needed its 2nd head gasket replacement. now it needs a transmission replacement. the car has barely 50000 miles on it in 5 years--it is outrageous that it is in such need of repair work. i will be forwarding complete documentation of what my car has gone through. the car was at the dealer getting repaired what was damaged by the fire but i am having a transmission specilaist repair the transmission since the dealer quoted $1300 higher to repair.*ak
10/03/1999304/01/1999
 I have had head gasket problems,brake problems(rear calipers),rotors,transmission fluid leakage,radiator leakage,engine cooling system,a/c pump failure
06/29/1998
 The vehicle started overheating. head gasket was leaking anti-freeze. took to dealer & mechanic noticed an oil leak. the transmission oil was leaking, but location could not be found.*ak
05/25/1999
 Vehicle was in for a recall service at al piemonte, and transmission leakage occurred after recall repairs were completed. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
05/01/1999
 While putting vehicle in the park position, the vehicle is still in reverse or the vehicle will reverse unexpectedly which may cause a crash or injuries. please provide further information and vin#. *ak
02/21/19961
 Transmission makes noise when downshifting. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
1400001
 While driving at highway speeds vehicle suddenly decelerated. driver noticed that the gear shift somehow popped into neutral without touching it. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
1
 Vehicle keeps overheating. dealer contacted, but problem still exists. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle went into reverse on its own when it was parked. *yh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
11/09/1998
 The transmission was leaking fluid. had the seals changed twice. transmission still leaked. took to mechanic & was informed torque convertor needed replacing. had problem shifting. now informed transmission needs to be replaced. *ak
06/24/199809/04/1996
 Automatic transmission/torque converter malfunctioned.
01/18/1998
 No torque converter clutch engagement in cold weather.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
01/18/1998
 Several transaxle component repairs.
07/01/1997206/27/1996
 Vehicle experienced no drive power after coming to a stop, until the gas pedal was depressed fully. this causes the transaxle to jerk into gear which is dangerous in traffic as this normally occurs at stop lights.
08/02/1995111/01/1994
 Noise heard when backing up due to failure of the rear transaxle.
05/01/19951
 Transaxle failure. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
11/12/200391400103/05/2003
 Trans axle erratic shifting problem developed on my 1995 taurus wagon. intermittent problem with vehicle not upshifting on cold engine but will shift hard on warm engine. also intermittent down shift while driving on downgrade and will down shift hard when coming to a stop. speedometer failed at moment this problem started. dealer replace small gear on end of speedometer cable and thought problem was also tied to a worn gear on end of cable in transmission. this repair would require a complete teardown of the transmission. have driven car for approximately one month since repair of speedometer. shifting problem is intermittent with no particular pattern. strongly suspect problem also involves the electronic control in the car computer. read many similiar complaints on your website and find it amazing that ford has not dealt with this problem in a responsible manner since it was identified several years ago. i have owned many ford products and usually have many trouble free years. my last taurus gave us 119k mile with little trouble.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
06/01/199801/15/1995
 Trasaxle seal failed and leaked onto exhaust system, causing smoke.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
02/01/2000
 Clutch piston does not set correctly causing the car to lose gear and not reengaging till the accelerator has been pushed, i have found many other people are having the same problem with the transmisson on the 3.8 litre engines in the taurus and sable
05/26/1995
 Engine mounts broke, resulting in engine movement. also, noticed air conditioner /clutch damaged due to the broken mounts. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has not replaced parts. after vehicle repaired, the transmission began to pop out of gear, owner got rid of car. *ak *ml
12/05/1998104/01/1995
 Both cluch and electrical problems were repaired at pulliam ford located on two notch road in columbia, south carolina. last repair vehicle shut down and was advised that a new engine was needed.
11/01/199708/01/1996
 Clutch slips continuously.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
11/01/1998
 Piston in the foward clutch plate has gone bad, causing the vehicle not to go into the drive gear. dealer has been contacted. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/13/20028888875002/07/2002
 I bought the car about a year and half ago and right off was having problems with the transmission. very disappionted because i love my fords i checked the fluilds and kept it up had the gasket replaced. and it still jerks into gear but its an automatic ! what concerns me now my i had my rotars and brakes replaced and my car is still eating up tires too and bouncing all over the road!! *ak
1
 The consumer has received 3 recall, 98s36 for subframe rear plate nut replacement, and two others 01s30 and 01m09 related to the engine cooling system, the transmission failed and the engine overheats which is probably directly related to the recall, the consumer is unable to take the vehicle to be repaired since it is inoperative and the closest dealer is an hour and a half away, the vehicle has been sitting unused for about a year.. *scc *ts
10/24/2002
 Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and no warning the transmission failed and started to smoke making a loud noise. dealer has replace. ts
12/04/20011
 Vehicle was brought in for service again because the vehicle would barely move when accelerating into lower gears. the transmission was over hauled, flushed and the converter checked. a rear planet support kit and over haul kit was installed. consumer was also informed that a ring gear was hitting the gear box and could cause problems later.(consumer no longer ownes vehicle) *jg
10/19/19991
 Consumer states vehicle was very hard to shift out of park.(lawyer on behalf of client) *yh
01/01/1999100003/01/1995
 Transmission disengages/slips when vehicle comes to a stop, like when trying to merge into traffic. transmission jumps into gear abruptly after excellerator pedal is pressed hard. this failure caused a traffic accident and injury with this owner when trying to merge onto a highway. this complaint is being repeated over and over on this web site. how many people must be injured before action is taken?
07/01/20010
 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and without prior warning stopped abruptly and transmission went into into a neutral mode. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
03/22/2001109/01/1995
 Consumer states car caught fire while driving, due to a leakeage in the front seal of transmission, replacement of transmission is needed. *jb
11/17/1999206/03/1996
 The vehicle has had two faulty transmission replaced (nov 17, 1999 at 45154 and aug 7, 2000 at 52402). nlm
210/01/1996
 Recall on transmission problem ,found out from someone else notice , never recevied one .*ak
04/01/1996
 Speedometer began to give intermittent, creating an erratic reading
2
 Transmission failed causing it to stall and jerk.
09/01/1998
 Transmission appears to shift into netural when after coming to a stop then shifts into forward gear and jumps forward rapidly(thismay be because i'm pressing on the gas assuming it is in a forward gear. this has several times to me. i have talked to another person where i work, and he had to have his transmission replaced(about $2300).
07/23/199804/22/1998
 Transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
09/01/19991
 Transmission and transfer case failed.*et

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