1995 Ford Taurus Erratic Cruise Control Problem

1995 FORD TAURUS

75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

HORVIK

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Hello;

I have a 1995 Taurus GL wiht 3.0 L engine.

The cruise engages , but "surges" up and down about 5 MPH when engaged. I tested the Servo using the Ford manual and tested the three resistances within , and they were within spec.

So... Where would I find where the problem lies?

Also, WHERE will I find the VSS, and where is the Amplifier? I looked and looked for these but no luck.

thanks

Oct 2, 2009 at 7:32 PM

JGAROFALO

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[quote:45919bcc05="Horvik"]Computer problem
1995 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 75,000 miles

Hello;

I have a 1995 Taurus GL wiht 3.0 L engine.

The cruise engages , but "surges" up and down about 5 MPH when engaged. I tested the Servo using the Ford manual and tested the three resistances within , and they were within spec.

So... Where would I find where the problem lies?

Also, WHERE will I find the VSS, and where is the Amplifier? I looked and looked for these but no luck.

thanks[/quote:45919bcc05]

The surging is usually the servo. If you have a problem with the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor), you will also have problems with the transmission shifting erratically, and would probably light up the MIL.

Oct 2, 2009 at 9:09 PM

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