Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Ford Taurus - part 1

Just pulled into my workplace in my 2003 Ford Taurus and all of a sudden a loud bang and the drivers side front end fell right on my tire. No prior warning whatsoever. The front drivers side spring had broken. I did have extended coverage but what a hassle with the insurance company to get them to pay which they finally did minus a $100. 00 deductible. Took 1 1/2 weeks to get it fixed and now something is wrong with the brakes.

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I had 2 incidents were I needed to stop quickly. The car failed to stop and just skidded and slid. The back tires locked up and fishtailed. The tires were burning rubber and again the car did not stop, just slid. One time I was only going 40 mph, the other time 80 mph. In the incident going 80 mph there was a goodyear, before a complete stop needed to happen. At this point the car was still traveling approximently 40 mph ,causing me to run through a stop sign. Thank goodness nobody was coming otherwise this could have been a trerrible accident. The other incident a child walked out on a red light and again the car just still just slid and I could not stop. . . He jumped back on the sidewalk and again everyone was fine. I took the car to the dealership and they told me nothing was wrong. I refused to leave with that car, which I only bought 3 months ago. I in turn took a $3,000 loss because I refused to drive it again. I bought a chevy and during the test drive I went 80 mph and slammed on the brakes, there was no sliding or burning of rubber, the car just came to a stop the way it should.

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2002 Ford Taurus. Loss of brakes due to malfunction in abs system. Removed fuse to the abs system and the brakes returned. Daughter was on way home from work and went through a red traffic light because there was no brakes at all. Good thing late at night and no one to be hit. Ford continues to say not a recall problem.

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- the contact stated the 2001 Chevrolet silverado 2500 had abs problems. The contact found a recall 05v379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. While driving at any speed and depressing the brake pedal firmly he felt a rumbling in the brake pedal, and extended stopping distance. He checked the brake fluid and it looked to be okay. The rumbling was also audible, the harder one applied the brakes the louder it became. He stated that there were no indicator lights prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 87,500 and the current mileage was 91,5000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic to have an alignment done. Mechanic advised that the vehicle had two rear broken springs, struts and strut mounts. The left rear tire was damaged from the broken spring. There had been no failure before the alignment. The current and failure mileage were 76,469. Updated 02-01-08 the consumer stated took vehicle to genoa Ford for brake repair not an alignment. The consumer further stated the alignment was necessary due to the defect. Updated 02/01/08.

: the contact stated while approaching a stop at 15 mph the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle did not stop, causing a rear end collision with another vehicle. The brake pedal went to the floor and was spongy. Seat belts were in use and minor injuries were sustained by both the contact and passenger. There was a police report filed and the vehicle was towed. The insurance inspector has not disclosed the cause of the accident. The manufacturer was not alerted.

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I bought a 2005 Ford Taurus on Nov, 29, 2005. Approx. . 1 month after buying it, the brakes began to squeak. It has cut out when going up a hill, and it lunges forward slightly when parking and taking the key out of the ignition. I have been to the dealer I bought it from 2 times. They say the brake problem came from manufacturing with the 2005 model and that they did not find any other problems as I have described. They say there is nothing they can do about the squeak of the brakes, that it was Ford motor company's fault for putting the brakes on that they did.

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The contact stated while driving on the highway she put foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. She put the vehicle in neutral and used the emergency brake to stop. The vehicle was then towed to a service station. The main brake assembly was being replaced.

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I have experience the same lost of power steering and brakes,I have also notice that when I turn my wheel it makes a squeaking sound. Had the car checked was told it needed to be lubed. Had it lubed car is still doing the same thing. A coworker has a 1997 Ford Taurus like my car and they are experencing the same noises. Please advise if this problem is common.

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While coming to a stop the caller hit the brake and the vehicle surged forward. It happened when vehicle was in park as well. Also, there was a sudden loss of power and rough idle when on the highway or city streets. The caller said there was poor gas mileage. Tool vehicle to dealer 7 times, on February 11, 2005, July 6, July 22, 2005, July 27, 2005 , and August 12, 2005. Called the manufacturer, and manufacturer said they have had this problem in other vehicles. Dealer said they could not fix the problem and someone form the manufacturer will get back to him.

Recall 04s17 parts are not available to fix car. Was told in August 2004 the parts would be available in December 2004, in janyary 2005 got post card saying parts will be available in March 2005 it's now may 2005 and has not heard from manufacturer on parts.

When applying the brake pedal proceeds to the floor intermittently.

I was driving on a 65 mph highway at posted speed. I exited onto a ramp, and applied the brakes. The pedal went to the floor with no braking. The automobile had only 12,000 miles.

While driving and upon pressing the brakes vehicle accelerated. The only way consumer could stop the vehicle was to put the vehicle in neutral. However, the last time she did that the vehicle accelerated at full speed. There were no accidents or injuries. Took vehicle to the mechanic. However, the problem recurred.

While braking engine started racing at a high rate intermittently. Consumer hade to pump the brakes. This caused a minor collision. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

During wet/dry conditions, brakes are applied and vehicle fails to stop and continues to roll. This condition is intermittent.

Dealer replaced brake switch last April. On December 21, 2003 while driving consumer applied the brakes and brakes did not perform properly. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they indicated the need to replace once again the brake switch.

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning brake pedal will go all the way down to the floor.

The contact stated that when applying the brake they jerked and squeaked intermittently. At times when the brakes were applied they almost went to the floor. Dealer said they could not find the cause of the problem. Once the dealer drove vehicle it jerked. Manufacturer took the contact's complaint, and told her they could not duplicate the problem, and could not offer any help at their expense. She was not sure if it was the front or rear brakes.

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When applied brakes, the pedal went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. This could result in an accident. Dealer has been notified. Ph on another occasion, the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop this time causing an accident.

While driving and wit no warning when trying to apply brakes pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

Shortly after purchasing my Taurus I noticed a slight vibration when braking. It was very minor and I did not worry about it - thinking it was a knot on a tire. It got steadily worse and when I had a mechanic look at it he told me I needed new tie rod ends. The front tires had both worn to the steel belts. I replaced both the tie rod ends and the tires. Now I am still feeling the shudder when I brake and last week I started noticeing the steering was getting difficult and humming as I turned. I took the car to the mechanic today and he said the rack and pinion was leaking and needed to be replaced. He suggested your website and I have found numerous other people with the same problem. Ford needs to do something about this, it seems to be getting out of hand. I hope you can pressure them into standing behind their product and do what is fair.

Brakes will grind when applied most of the time, pedal feels spongy. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

Exciter rims on abs switch broke, leaving vehicle without any brakes. Contacted dealer. Consumer stated that tires wear out fast since the vehicle had no camber adjustment on rear wheels due to rear end being out of line.

When applying brakes at slow speed there is a grinding sound and the pedal goeds to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced rotors, but could not find a problem. Rotor replacement did not remedy the problem.

When applying brakes at stop the car still rolled foward and when applying brakes there is a sound and brake pedal vibrates. Cotacted dealer and they haven't taken problem serious.

Took car because brakes were squeaking and vibrating during use, rotors were warped, vehicle was sold like this, also had problems starting vehicle. Took into shop for repair, when drove car next day, brakes were worse, when stopping at 35-40 mph brake pedal went to floor and vibrated alot.

While driving at 15mph in traffic brakes went out and consumer hit another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated brakes were bad and had to be repaired.

Brakes act as if they were not going to stop, first time I carried the car back Ford fixed the brakes, so they say. I carried the car back several times after that and they say the found no problems, I finally had to take the car and have the brakes repaired. . When sitting still, car pulsates, dealer said that this is called erratic idling the first time I carried it, they said reason unknow. The other times that I carried it they say they couldn't find anything wrong. Rack and penion went out, Ford charged me 180. 00 to fix.

Applied brake pedal to floor during a panic stop. Felt like brakes were not working properly and caused me to rearend vehicle in front.

While driving would step on brake peda,l but vehicle will keep going forward.

Braking for a stop at bottom of a slope, suddenly accelerated . . . Stood up on brake pedal in order to stop at all.

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When applying brakes at 25 mph pedal would go to floor. Also, engine would make a loud grinding sound. This problem has occurred once on snowy road, and twice on dry road. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and unable to correct problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Braking system needed replacement due to premature wear of parts. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further details.