2006 Ford Taurus instruments gauges

2006 FORD TAURUS
55,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRENCOLLINS
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Three times in the past few weeks when I start my car the instrument gauges--tachnometer, battery indicator, speedometer and gas gauge--do not work, they just shake up and down, making a slight clicking noise. When I turn the car off and on again, they start working normally. I have not had any other problems, other then occasionally the car not wanting to crank up right away. (could the two things be related??)
Oct 19, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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I would suspect battery terminals check terminals clean and tighten
Oct 19, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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BRENCOLLINS
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You were correct. One new battery later, I am ready to go. Thanks for your help.
Oct 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM
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