Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.
Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle do not work properly. The consumer has to push the brakes all the way in before the vehicle will stop. Contacted dealer. Mr.
Vehicle accelerated with brakes applied. This occurred three times. Previously, vehicle dragged 20-30 seconds approaching a stop due to it not stopping on time. Please provide more information.
The vehicle pulled to the right and left and failed to stop when brakes were applied. The dealer replaced the rotors and brake pads, but the problem was not corrected. As the result of the brakes failure, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and was injured and the vehicle was damaged.
Vehicle was up on a rack for oil change and noticed that rear brakes lines were rubbing. There was no installation between brakes, preventing rubbing. Therefore, leaking will occur from brakes because of this problem. Consumer states metal to metal contact was occurring.