general problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus

Vehicle was involved in a collision with major front end damage and no airbags deployed. The brakes have been soft or spongy. I have not seen any leaks for the brake issue. I have bled the brakes several times the master was replaced by the original owner.

My brake booster is causing oil to get in my hose causing my car problems like my engine cutting off while in drive and my car can barely stop when I press the brakes I have to press them literly all the way to the floor.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact stated the vehicle failed to release from park. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 04v106000 (exterior lighting).

We had several close calls where the car would not stop,and slide on dry pavement,and wet conditions . The car had new brakes, rotors, tires, but still would have trouble stopping, unfortunately my daughter was driving the car today,and hit another car. I just replaced the tires again a few months go, thinking the tires were the problem. I had several close calls myself, and I think there is a big problem with this car stopping. Thank god nobody was hurt, but this could have been much worse. My daughter was going approximately 30 miles an hour, and she was on a city street, conditions were wet , but she had plenty of time to stop.

My break lights won't stay on and it's not wanting to shift from park there was a previous recall in 2004 for same issues but my vehicle does not show any recalls.

Vehicle exhibits failure state as detailed in Ford recall 04s12. Vehicle has failed in the same manner multiple times in the past, however cannot document what exact days the vehicle has failed in such a manner. The stop light switch/wiring has failed in the closed position once, in the open position twice, including today, and the vehicle's VIN was never entered as part of recall 04s12.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the brake lamp became inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Takata recall: car stops not accurately and makes sound whenever applied the brakes, feeling some suspension issues as well as transmission issue, car is fully maintain and have under car fax report system.

When driving the car the car will accelerate on its own with out pushing the gas. Even when you come to a complete stop the rpm will not go down to 0 it will stay above the 1. The car never comes to a complete stop the car is always accelerating even when at a complete stop.

The car was being driven at 15 miles an hour, slowing down to prepare to turn left. Suddenly the car sped up uncontrollably. The brakes would not slow the car down. The car had to be thrown into park to make it stop. We turned the engine off. Turning the engine back on, the engine started revving up very high on its own. We turned the engine back off and towed the car to the mechanic, and he found that the cruise control malfunctioned. He disconnected the cruise control cable, and the problem went away. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Taurus. The contact was driving 40 mph and applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The contact shifted into park in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle did not stop and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. During the crash both the driver and passenger side air bags deployed however, the contact was not injured. The driver of the second vehicle suffered a laceration above the eye. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Excessive brake pressure to get vehicle to stop. Dealer unable to locate problem.

Tires causing vibration of vehicle's front end. (when driving 35 mph or higher tire vibration would occur) there was also a brake problem. Grinding would occur.

When trying to apply the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, which caused the consumer to experience extended stopping distance. The consumer had an accident.

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the brakes. While moving at a speed of 65mph, driver applied brakes and ended up in the back of a SUV, damaging the hood. Vehicle has been at the dealership 3 or 4 times for brake repairs. Mechanic says "this vehicle was not equipped with anti-lock brakes. This experience occurs intermittently. Provide further details.