Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to brake drum wheel cylinder have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 07/21/1999

Rear wheel cylinder is leaking , causing loss of brake fluid, which could lead to brake failure and a vehicle accident. Can NHTSA provide information on this matter.

2 Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Consumer started to hear grinding noises. Rear wheel cylinders are leaking brake fluid, which could result in a loss of brakes. Dealer cannot determine why rear wheel cylinders are leaking.




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