Four problems related to speedometer/odometer failure have been reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Speedometer failed. Buzzing sound coming from speedometer. Speedometer swings wildly from 0 to 120 mph. Speedometer not recording actual speed.
The speedometer has failed on my 1996 Ford Windstar placing my wife and two small children at risk. The service department at tony betten Ford in grand rapids, mi diagnosed the problem on March 7, 2003. Betten reported to me that a disproportionate number of speedometers have failed on 1996 Ford Windstars and 1996 Ford escorts. I was also told by the service department that Ford has not recalled the models because "they (Ford motor company) don't consider a failed speedometer a safety issue. " in my view Ford should recall and pay for repairs. If speedometers aren't a safety issue then why don't we all drive intuitively? under separate cover I am writing my congressman representative vern ehlers so that his office might offer you assistance.
When speed exceeds 40 mph speedometer fails to read vehicle mileage correctly.
The speedometer failed when the vehicle just passes the 30,000 miles. It is bouncing back and forth between the top and bottom of the gauge. Without an accurate speed indicator, it is not save to drive this vehicle on the highway. I think that Ford ought to recall the Windstar failed speedometer ASAP.