NHTSA Complaint #700625 — 1995 FORD TAURUS
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 700625 |
| Vehicle | 1995 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
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.
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