Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2001

Vehicle lost braking power while traveling down hill, causing it to lose control and hit a guardrail. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 05/24/1999

Vehicle experienced problem with brake system failing completley. Vehicle inspected by dealer shop and informed consumer tha t nothing could be found.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/14/1997

Hydraulic brakes locked up on four different occasions, causing two accidents.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

Rear suspension failure, causing vehicle to pull to the right. Also vehicle vibrates upon aplying brakes.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/26/1996

Brakes make groaning noise upon releasing brake pedal.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

When applying the hydraulic brakes at hwy speeds, the steering wheel shakes. Please describe.




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