Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

12 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/22/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2000

When traveling 35mph on highway consumer applied brakes, and they hesitated/ and shook and and vibrated. Also, brakes pulsate, and wandered off to the right. Dealership has replaced brakes twice within two weeks later.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2000

Front brakes are not operable. When he applying brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1999

Heater core only lasts 12-13 months, dealer can not find prob with abs brakes. .

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/21/1999

Brakes work intermittentlyywhen con applies his brakes there is a clinking noise. The dealship has been contacted.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1999

Abs module needs replacement. Replacement would cost approximately $587. 90. Consumer would like to know if this is a safety issue. Why? must we pay instead of manufacturer.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1999

While driving at speed of 10 mph brakes will lock up in rainy conditions, cauing the vehicle to cut off. This happened several times.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

After 8 miles new vehicle needed to turn rotors. After approximately 3000 more miles another set was needed. Approximately every 3000 miles new rotors and calpiers. Put in new systems , dealership can never fix defect properly. Uncontrolable in the steering wheel. This defect can result in an accident.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

When driving through water or rain the battery light comes on. Brakes make a squeeking noise and the steering locks up. Contacted dealer when under warranty. Problem went away temporarily, but currently problem reappeared.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/28/1996

The vehicle lost its abs system. The owner went to apply the brakes and the pedal would not depress and the car would not stop.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/28/1996

The defective rear braking system malfunctioned causing more wear and tear to the front braking system which caused extended stopping distance. Almost resulted in an accdient.

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brake there was no brake, has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .



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