15 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
One of the rear brake lines ruptured causing gradual but complete loss of normal braking. Luckily was able to pull off in to a parking area just as brakes quit working completely. Cause of rupture appears to be rust. Rupture occurred approximately under the driver seat location. No prior warning.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front passenger side brake line fractured. The contact was able to cruise to a stop safely. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the brake line was repaired. The mechanic stated that the brake line was corroded. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
Hit the brakes hard when the person in front of me slammed on his brakes on the expressway and immediately noticed softness in the pedal fastly developing into 98 % loss of braking capacity. Afterwards, noticed leak in one of brake lines running along the left side underbody about midway. Approximately 4-6 months later the same scenario repeated itself with respect to the other brakeline running along the left side. Two weeks ago, the rear brakeline connecting the proportioning valve with the right rear brake hose sprung a leak resulting in loss of braking capabilities. All of these lines ruptured due to rust and or corrosion.
Loss of braking due to rear brake lines corroding and resulting fluid loss. An internet search indicates this is a very common problem with Ford Tauruses of this era. Failure occurred near the rear of the driver's door. Car is awaiting repair.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. The contact's wife attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The contact placed brake fluid into the brake reservoir and depressed the brake pedal, in which it extended to the floor again. He inspected the undercarriage and noticed that the brake lines were corroded all the way through. In addition, all the fluid he added leaked onto the ground. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v075000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). The current mileage was 57,456 and failure mileage was 57,445.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. While driving 30 mph, the brake warning light illuminated and the stopping distance increased. The contact noticed rust on the rear brake line as well as brake fluid leaking. As of September 5, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 119,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Taurus. While driving 15 mph the consumers daughter depressed the brakes and the vehicle failed to stop. She had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic and he stated that the brake lines were rusted. The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer stated the brake lines had rusted. Updated.
My 1999 Ford Taurus brake line corroded and fell into pieces. This metal line should not have had this problem. The metal alloy in this line is at fault and should be recalled or warranty due to the severely dangerous outcome. My 16 year old pulled the car into the driveway when the line literally blew and all of the fluid blew out. It was a miracle that this did not occur any other time while driving because there is no pedal braking at all!.
We had a total brake failure on our 1999 Ford Taurus, we drove out of our drive way going to the mail box and when we hit the brakes the brake failure light came on as the brakes went to the floor and the car coasted to a stop. If we had been going faster it would have been very serious. The problem was that the brake line to the back brakes split and leaked all the fluid which led to the failure, are these cars supposed to have a back up systems?.
My wife was pulling up to pick up for her prescription when she applied the brake it failed. Steel brake line failure. 18 foot of steel brake line was replaced.
My wife recently experienced a total brake failure on my 99 Taurus wagon (46k miles). She was starting out of her parking space so there was no collision. This should not have happened as this vehicle has a dual diagonal system for safety. Unfortunately the diagonal part is what did it in as the two lines running to the rear wheels were run together and both rotted out simultaneously.
Consumer felt a pop in the brakes on his 1999 Ford Taurus. Upon inspection mechanic determined that the brake line had failed due to corrosion and the passenger side also needed replacement.
The brake lines tubing rusted from the outside. The brake line failed and the consumer lost braking ability. Had to take a section out. Talked to dealer, they said nothing they could do. This happened on August 26, 2005. Was pulling it into the shed changed the oil and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The tube assembly was replaced (f8dz-2c287/aa, f6dz-2l568/aa, f8dz-26569/aa). The consumer had the factory parts replaced to prevent further failure. The consumer still has the old part in his possession.
Consumer was driving down a country road in a 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon when the brakes failed with no warning and the pedal went to the floor. Fortunately, consumer was able to coast to a stop with no damage and safely exit the vehicle. The following day the vehicle was driven (using the emergency brake) to the dealer who subsequently determined that the steel tubing of the brake line had rusted through, causing the failure. Having never heard of such a failure in three decades of being involved with automotive repair in a northern climate with salted roads, and in view of the fact that this vehicle spent only a few years in a northern climate prior to moving to a snow-free area, consumer requested and was given the failed brake lines as evidence (still available). Replacing the brake lines cost over $100 in parts and supplies and over $360 in labor, for a total bill of $471. 18. A subsequent search of the NHTSA database revealed other complaints about this same problem with the Taurus (see odi #10117988 and #10124628) with no investigation initiated by either Ford or NHTSA. Evidently investigations do not happen unless there is a fire, death, injury, etc. , and these complaints involved: a Taurus that had already exited a highway; one in a mcdonald's drive-thru; and this one on an isolated road. It seems incredible that no action is taken on such an obvious material design defect that can result in a sudden loss of braking with absolutely no warning. What does it take to get the NHTSA's attention?.
Upon examining my recently purchased 1999 Taurus, I discovered that the brake lines in the rear location near the left wheel are severely rusted repeat rusted. It appears that a brake line failure could occure at any time.