Ford Taurus owners have reported 697 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (203 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (77 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Foot pedal parking brake stopped holding it's position. Pedal will move up and down, and parking brake light remains illuminated, but the system is not actually holding pressure on the parking brakes. Failure is caused by a small plastic piece that is used against metal components in the parking Read details...
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. Read details...
2001 Ford Taurus ses wagon. Purchased 4/2001 with 32 miles on it. Found out right after purchase that rotors had been ground down. Dealer blamed original parts. Upon braking, steering while heavily rocks from side to side. Obvious to anyone sitting in the car. Read details...
While pulling into garage at idle speed consumer applied brake. The pedal went to the floor and vehicle hit the wall of garage. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer. Damage to vehicle and garage unknown at this time. No injuries. Nlm Read details...
Ford motor company sold my vehicle with a life-threatening design defect in the braking system. This design defect comprises a plastic cover over the stainless steel hydraulic brake lines where those lines pass from the front of the car to its rear beneath the driver side door. Read details...