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 EITH…
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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
NHTSA ODI #730410
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2000
Power Train
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #730285
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2000
Power Train
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!
NHTSA ODI #730012
Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Power Train
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
NHTSA ODI #554209
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2000
Electrical SystemPower Train
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 OT…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #728043
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2000
Power Train
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 …
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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
NHTSA ODI #726790
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2000
Power Train
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
NHTSA ODI #866446
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2000
Power Train
ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF SPEEDOMETER, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE AND SHOW THE CORRECT SPEED, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #865219
Mileage unknown · Jul 10, 2000
Power Train
SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO GIVE INTERMITTENT, CREATING AN ERRATIC READING
NHTSA ODI #9001147
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2000
Power Train
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TAURUS/SABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES AND MUSTANG VEHICLES WITH 3.8L AND 5.0L ENGINES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BEARING TO SEIZE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED WHICH COULD MELT THE FAN MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. COMPONENTS INSIDE THE COOLING FAN MOTOR COULD IGNITE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE COOLING FAN IS INOPERATIVE, THE FAN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGNIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNT PLATE NUT CAN EXPERIENCE STRESS CORROSION CRACKING IF SUBJECTED TO LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS. THIS CAN RESULT IN FRACTURE AND LOSS OF THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUBFRAME MOUNT ATTACHMENT. DETACHMENT OF THE BODY MOUNTS AT THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME, WHICH SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ALLOWS THE REAR CORNERS OF THE SUBFRAME TO DROP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF BOTH REAR CORNERS DROP, STEERING WOULD BECOME SUDDENLY VERY DIFFICULT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL SUBFRAME REAR MOUNT BOLTS, REINFORCEMENT PLATES, AND PLATE NUTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINES AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WATER CAN ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT. IF ENOUGH WATER ACCUMULATES, IT COULD FREEZE WITHIN A LOW AREA OF THE CABLE ROUTING WHEN EXPOSED TO A LONG TERM COLD SOAK AT TEMPERATURES AT LEAST SEVERAL DEGREES BELOW FREEZING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DRIVER CONTROL OF VEHICLE SPEED USING THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BOOT TO THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE.
THESE VEHICLES ARE ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. THE VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE 1992-1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ VEHICLES WITH 3.0L ENGINES; 1994 TEMPO/TOPAZ WITH 2.3L ENGINES; 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.8L ENGINES; 1994-1995 TAURUS/SABLE WITH 3.0L ENGINES AND 1992-1994 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES. DURING HIGH WINDS, HEAVY, BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW, AND LOW TEMPERATURES, THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CAN BECOME BLOCKED OR FROZEN WITH SNOW. THE FAN MOTOR MAY NOT ROTATE AND COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SMOKE OR FLAMES FROM THE FAN AND/OR SHROUD, THE FAN ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR THE FAN MOTOR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING AN AUTOMATIC RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE FAN MOTOR LOW SPEED CIRCUITRY FROM OVERHEATING.
THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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RQ99017 · Front Suspension Spring
Opened Aug 9, 1999 · Closed Feb 16, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
EA96024 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened Sep 30, 1996 · Closed Apr 15, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA96019 · Headlight Failure
Opened Jul 31, 1996 · Closed Jan 26, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAUSED THAT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN FOR TIME PERIODS OF VARYING LENGTH TO COOL OFF.OPENING OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THIS MANNER INTERRUPTS ELECTRIC CURRENT FLOW TO THE HEADLIGHTS, SHUTTING THEM OFF.HEADLIGHT OUTAGES HAVE RANGER FROM BRIEF FLICKERS (LESS THAN ONE SECOND) TO GREATER THAN 20 SECONDS.OVER TIME, THE OUTAGES GROW IN LENGTH AND DURATION BECAUSE OF HEAT-INDUCED DETERIORATION OF THE SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING.RECALL 98V-009 WILL APPLY TO APPROXIMATELY 506,000 TAURUS, SABLE, MARK VIII, AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 1-DEC.-92 THROUGH 30-SEP-93 AT THE ATLANTA, CHICAGO,AND WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANTS.87% OF MY 1992-1995 TAURUS/SABLE AND 97% OF MY 1993-1995 MARK VIII WARRANTY REPAIRS (HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT) INVOLVED VEHICLES BUILT DURING THE DEC. 92 - OCT. 93 BUILD RANGE.
PE96033 · Engine Cooling Fan Fires
Opened May 2, 1996 · Closed Sep 30, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
IN DECEMBER 1995, FORD RECALLED 119,313 VEHICLES IN CANADA TO REMEDY THE SUBJECT CONDITION IN CERTAIN 1992-95 TAURUS, SABLE, TEMPO, TOPAZ AND CONTINENTAL VEHICLES.FORD IS AWARE OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN NORTHERN REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, BUT MAINTAINS THAT THE FREQUENCIES DO NOT WARRANT A FINDING OF AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.
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