Speedometer needle goes nuts

Brokendownemptypockets · 01-27-2007, 09:08 PM

I have a 96 windstar and the speedometer needle fuctuates between 10% either way. So I am never sure how fast I am going, has anyone else had this problem and does anyone have a solution to fixing this. Or does anyone know what is causing this.
Advice will be much appreciated.
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confused1096 · 01-30-2007, 08:57 AM

I would guess that you need a new speedometer cable. Never done this on a Windstar but it is a pain in the tail-feathers on GM cars...have fun.

Brokendownemptypockets · 01-30-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by confused1096

I would guess that you need a new speedometer cable. Never done this on a Windstar but it is a pain in the tail-feathers on GM cars...have fun.

Thanks man I will see what I can do. Not to bothered by it right now but I will look into this. Thanks again.
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Windstar-OHIO · 02-25-2007, 08:22 AM

About four years ago, I had the exact same problem in my 96 Windstar at 68,000mi. It cost me $700 to get it repaired: Sensor Assembly-E9TZ-9E732-A ($47), Speedo ay-les F68Z-17255-CB ($351), Ind Asy - Tran F58Z-7A110-A ($27) + Labor. I do have to say that it's worked fine since then and I now have 106,000mi. That's not to say that I would recommend having it done--the 96 Windstar is a bottomless money pit!

mikebon08 · 02-27-2007, 03:29 PM

I have this same problem on my '95 Tracer, it's been flaky for about eight years (started around the time I got married). My dad had an early or mid-90s Taurus with the same problem. Have heard of others....I've never replaced the Tracer's. It's a five-speed, I just drive by the tach. Best estimate was $330+ for the speedo plus installation.