96 escort speedometer erratic

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doggoneitalso

12-10-2007, 12:59 PM

We have a 96 Ford Escort 1.9 that runs great till you hit 60-65 then the speedometer goes crazy from 60-90 and back and forth in between and a whirling type noise is heard. Any suggestions on what this could be?

Davescort97

12-10-2007, 02:05 PM

Most likely it is the speedometer cable that needs to be lubed.

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