Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Taurus.
While driving 25 mph the consumer attempted to brake but noticed that the vehicle was not stopping. To avoid hitting another car the consumer hit a curb ruining two new tires and wheels. The consumer believes a recall (02v266000) on the NHTSA website is possibly the cause of her brake failure.
Consumer states brakes failed completely. Dealer notified.
Since the purchase of the vehicle there was a problem with the brakes. The front brakes locked up, especially in wet weather. The dealer attempted to fix the vehicle twice, and stated there were no other remedies to fix this problem. The brake problem continued. The front brakes locked up in emergency stop situations. The consumer's daughter was in a minor accident due to brake failure.