17 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while approaching a stop at 15 mph the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle did not stop, causing a rear end collision with another vehicle. The brake pedal went to the floor and was spongy. Seat belts were in use and minor injuries were sustained by both the contact and passenger. There was a police report filed and the vehicle was towed. The insurance inspector has not disclosed the cause of the accident. The manufacturer was not alerted.
When applied brakes, the pedal went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. This could result in an accident. Dealer has been notified. Ph on another occasion, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop this time causing an accident.
While driving and wit no warning when trying to apply brakes pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Applied brake pedal to floor during a panic stop. Felt like brakes were not working properly and caused me to rearend vehicle in front.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Braking system needed replacement due to premature wear of parts. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details.
I was coming home from work at 35 mph the light turned red I hit the brakes and the car accelerated and I pushed the brakes again, but it would'nt stop . I ran through the intersection and hit another car, causing him to hit someone else. If the speed zone had been higher someone could have got killed.
While driving from 35 mph and above grinding and pulsation from front brakes lead to replacment of brake pad and rotors three times at 40,000 miles abs "electronic control unit" replaced 50,000 miles $700 repair.
When braking consumer would hear a grinding and grumbling noise, this happened at 30,000 miles. Consumer felt that brakes were worn out. Took vehicle to dealer, and had top front and back brakes redone.
When brakes were applied vehicle and steering wheel/column would vibrate moderately to violently. Dealership looked into this defect and replaced front rotors/ tires, and brakes. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving at a speed of 25 mph and upon applying the brakes, they failed, causing consumer to rear end the vehicle in front. This accident occurred in dry weather conditions.
While drving vehicle about 50 mph and when consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle the brakes did not work properly, and the tires would shake or vibrate. The rotors were replaced twice, but still experienced the same problem. Dealer was contacted.
Vehicle drifts off to the right ,and when applying the brakes the vehicle shimmies excessively. Dealer says steering column was malfunctioning. Problem still exists.
The braking system is horrible and dangerous. I change brakes every 20,000 miles or less. I drive highway miles and should be changing as often. All I get told by the dealer is that they need to be changed every 20k miles. The car shakes and makes noises.
We've tried to contact Ford several times, but only receive the standard courtesy letter & "they will look into it". In the meantime, anyone in that car is at risk due to the seriousness of the problem. Our own children can't ride in it! we have to have a vehicle to get to work, so we'll have to try to get rid of it, since Ford refuses to respond. All we would want is it fixed! there's also a problem with the paint peeling off of the front bumper that will cost $250. 00 to fix!.
We have had this car in the shop 8 times sence we bought it. We've only put 12000 miles on this vehicle and my wife is scared to drive it! no afety defect mentioned in summary.
On two occasions when brakes were applied under normal conditions pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and have not been able to duplicate the problem.