Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have experience the same lost of power steering and brakes,I have also notice that when I turn my wheel it makes a squeaking sound. Had the car checked was told it needed to be lubed. Had it lubed car is still doing the same thing. A coworker has a 1997 Ford Taurus like my car and they are experencing the same noises. Please advise if this problem is common.
While driving and upon pressing the brakes vehicle accelerated. The only way consumer could stop the vehicle was to put the vehicle in neutral. However, the last time she did that the vehicle accelerated at full speed. There were no accidents or injuries. Took vehicle to the mechanic. However, the problem recurred.
Dear general, on 6/17/00, I purchase a used vehicle from germain big lot, naples, florida. The vehicle purchased was a 1997 Ford Taurus gl, VIN# 1falp52u0va144113. On the date of purchased, during my test drive, I question the saleswoman about the feel of the brakes. Her reply was that I was used to disc brakes and that the Taurus had anti lock brakes and I would get used to the feel. Upon applying the brakes, they would pulsate and the car would experience some vibration. I purchased this vehicle in good faith and under the assumption I would get used to it. The sales person also informed me that the car had just less than 25,000 miles and that it had factory warranty up to 36,000.
Since purchasing car it has had a popping sound when braking and turning.
While driving the steering locked up and there was no steering in the vehicle. Tried to turn the wheel and there was no reaction in the wheel. So the driver tried to apply the brakes and there were no brakes in the vehicle. This problem happened all of a sudden.
During panic braking, pedal goes to floor without immediately engaging brakes; causes increase in stopping distance; almost caused crash. Not checked by dealer.
Consumer was trveling about 10 to 15 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing consumer to have an accident.
Anti lock brakes locked up resulting in an accident.