95 Taurus Speedo Problem?

[Aaron1984Z]

Hi I am new to the forum and i was hoping for some advice any help would be greatly apprechated...

I recently bought a 95 Taurus SE 3.0 v6 89,900 miles. I've noticed when driving on the highway the speedometer is totaly unreliable it jumps from 45 to past 85( speedo only reads up to 85) it also makes a kinda of ticking noise? I am hoping someone might have a possible solution to this problem i have had it to the tranny shop and they told me it wasnt on that end of things PLEASE help.

Thanks,
Aaron

[mikeemon]

If it is a mechanical spedo,(there is a cable) most likely the cable should either be lubricated or replaced.

[mlessmann]

I do have the same issue on a 1995 model and I can't believe that it is a cable issue as the noise related to the issue comes from (behind) the speedometer display!?

[mikeemon]

Then don't believe it, what do I care. You may have a different problem. Try and replace the speedo if you want.

[jellyring]

i have similar problem mechanic advised to replace upper speedo cable ther are probably 2 on your model upper and lower common problem location lower to transmission housing difficult to get at unless its really making you nuts lvtthefculone probably had transmission work or swapped out taurus model crap transmissions are notorious about fords F/ ix o/r r /epair d/ aily

Originally Posted by Aaron1984Z

Hi I am new to the forum and i was hoping for some advice any help would be greatly apprechated...

I recently bought a 95 Taurus SE 3.0 v6 89,900 miles. I've noticed when driving on the highway the speedometer is totaly unreliable it jumps from 45 to past 85( speedo only reads up to 85) it also makes a kinda of ticking noise? I am hoping someone might have a possible solution to this problem i have had it to the tranny shop and they told me it wasnt on that end of things PLEASE help.

Thanks,
Aaron

[jellyring]

doworryboudit

[JimLev]

The 95 should have an electric sensor (VSS) to send the speed signal to the computer and speedo, my 93 did.
It is in the transaxle. When bad the speedo jumps all over the place and can also make the tranny shift up and down on it's own, even if you are going at a steady speed. Sometimes the cruise control will stop working, as it gets it signal from the VSS also.

[dembinsts]

Originally Posted by JimLev

The 95 should have an electric sensor (VSS) to send the speed signal to the computer and speedo, my 93 did.
It is in the transaxle. When bad the speedo jumps all over the place and can also make the tranny shift up and down on it's own, even if you are going at a steady speed. Sometimes the cruise control will stop working, as it gets it signal from the VSS also.

VSS may affect shift, but I have a similar issue with (mechanical) speedometer. Noise seems to be "in" speedometer. Speedo shop says these speedos were poorly built with cheap parts that wear out. Says speedo need refurb. THAT'S the probable issue re: speedo. Shifting may be VSS or TSS.