Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2007 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |
On July 10, 2017 I was proceeding within the speed limit on a city street. I noticed a line of stopped cars some distance ahead of me. I attempted to apply my brakes, but it soon became evident that that they were not functioning properly. Thus, my rate of speed was not being sufficiently reduced. Read details...
Severely rusted brake line to the driver side real brake ruptured and caused loss of brake function and emptying of the single brake fluid reservoir. I cannot currently find the ruptured line segment, but a portion of the other rear brake line was similarly rusted prompting preventative repair. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the abs and brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. Read details...