Brakes Failed problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

Brake system functions erratically. Dealership has not examined vehicle. There is a wire located right above brake pedal, if this wire is moved or touched, brake system fails to function.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2000

While driving at approximately 45 mph consumer applied brakes to come to a gradual stop and brakes completely failed, there was no resistance . With full pressure on brakes, vehicle kept going about 200 yards before vehicle stopped, resulting in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the cause.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/03/1998

Brakes failed.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/22/1997

When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop with wet conditions, the vehicle brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Please describe details. The vehicle involved was a rental car.




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