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Pioneer Cables CA-3053 Speedometer Cable - Upper

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OE-Style Speedometer Cable for Taurus and Sable

Pioneer Cables CA-3053 is a replacement speedometer cable built to OE specifications for select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable applications. It uses a durable steel inner cable with a polymer outer housing to help resist corrosion and abrasion for consistent speedometer operation.

Compatible With 1984-2002 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable applications, plus select Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, and Mercury Lynx models with the listed equipment notes. The 36-inch length supports the specified upper and non-electronic instrument panel configurations.

Key Features

  • 36.0-inch speedometer cable length
  • Steel inner cable for dependable mechanical signal transfer
  • Polymer outer housing helps protect against corrosion and wear
  • OE-spec replacement for direct-fit service on listed vehicles
  • May include common brackets, grommets, and ends where applicable
  • Part number CA-3053 for catalog and cross-reference use

Detailed Product Overview

This Pioneer Cables speedometer cable is intended for mechanical speedometer systems found in select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models, along with related Ford Tempo, Mercury Topaz, and Mercury Lynx applications. The cable construction focuses on durability and stable operation, making CA-3053 a practical replacement when the original cable is worn, frayed, or no longer transmitting speedometer movement correctly. This part cross-references Anchor 3239 for the same application.

What This Cable Helps Address

  • Inoperative or erratic speedometer needle movement
  • Noise caused by a worn or dry inner cable
  • Fraying or breakage in the original speedometer cable
  • Corrosion or abrasion damage to the outer housing
  • Loss of mechanical speed signal in non-electronic dash setups

Installation Notes and Fitment Tips

  • Fits 2002 Mercury Sable, upper, length: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
  • Fits 1995-1999 Mercury Sable, upper, length: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
  • Fits 2000 Ford Taurus, upper, length: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
  • Fits 1996-1998 Ford Taurus, upper, length: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
  • Fits 1995 Ford Taurus, upper, length: 36"
  • Fits 1995 Mercury Sable, upper, length: 36"
  • Fits 1986-1994 Ford Taurus, N/A, length: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
  • Fits 1988-1994 Ford Tempo, N/A, length: 36"; Cruise Control
  • Fits 1986-1994 Mercury Sable, N/A, length: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
  • Fits 1988-1994 Mercury Topaz, N/A, length: 36"; Cruise Control
  • Fits 1986-1991 Ford Taurus, N/A, length: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
  • Fits 1984-1987 Ford Tempo, N/A, length: 36"; w/Cruise Control
  • Fits 1984-1987 Mercury Lynx, N/A, length: 36"; w/Cruise Control
  • Fits 1984-1987 Mercury Topaz, N/A, length: 36"; w/Cruise Control

Verify the vehicle’s instrument type and equipment notes before installation, especially on Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models with electronic instrumentation or electronic dash systems. Confirm the 36-inch routing path matches the original cable layout before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables manufactures this replacement cable to OE specifications using a steel inner cable and polymer outer housing for long-term service in mechanical speedometer applications.

BrandPioneer Cables
Part NumberCA-3053
Length36.0

This part fits 85 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelTransmissionLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2002MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
2000FordTaurus3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash;
1999MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
1998FordTaurus3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash;
1998MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
1997FordTaurus3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash;
1997MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
1996FordTaurus3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash;
1996MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
1995FordTaurus3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"
1995MercurySableAutomatic3.8LV6UpperLength: 36"; exc. electronic instrumentation
1995MercurySable3.0LV6UpperLength: 36"
1994FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1994FordTempo3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1994FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1994MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1994MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1994MercuryTopaz3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1994MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1993FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1993FordTempo3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1993FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1993MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1993MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1993MercuryTopaz3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1993MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1992FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1992FordTempo3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1992FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1992MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1992MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1992MercuryTopaz3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1992MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1991FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1991FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1991FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1991MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1991MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1991MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1990FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1990FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1990FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1990MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1990MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1990MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1989FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1989FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1989FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1989MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1989MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1989MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1988FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1988FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1988FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1988MercurySable3.8LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1988MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1988MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; Cruise Control
1987FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1987FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1987FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1987MercuryLynx1.9LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1987MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1987MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1986FordTaurus3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1986FordTaurus2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/o electronic Dash
1986FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1986FordTempo2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1986MercuryLynx1.9LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1986MercurySable3.0LV6N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1986MercurySable2.5LL4N/ALength: 36"; Exc. Electronic Instrument Panel
1986MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1986MercuryTopaz2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985FordTempo2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985MercuryLynx2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985MercuryLynx1.9LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985MercuryLynx1.6LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1985MercuryTopaz2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984FordTempo2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984FordTempo2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984MercuryLynx2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984MercuryLynx1.6LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984MercuryTopaz2.3LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;
1984MercuryTopaz2.0LL4N/ALength: 36"; w/Cruise Control;

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

3239449304797E6DZ9A820AE7DZ9A820DE83Z9A820BE83Z9A820CE8DZ9A820BE8DZ9A820CF0DZ9A820AF0DZ9A820BF1DZ9A820CF2DZ9A820A

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.