1992 Ford Taurus brakes problems

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 154,553 miles · NH

Dt: 1992 ford taurus. The u shaped housing that holds up the engine rusted. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and they told him that it was an unsafe vehicle. The right outer tie rod, engine cradle rusted. Also, the front, emergency, service and rear brakes were no good, the key broken in the ignition. There were other problems with the vehicle. The consumer acquired vehicle from an auction house. He had a mechanic inspect it, and found it was bad. He took it back the auction house and he kept the title. Consumer believed that they might have tampered with the odometer . The incident date he took it to the mechanic and he rejected the vehicle. It was taken back to capital auction 603‑622‑9058.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While driving about 65 MPH on the highway applying the brake the pedal went all the way down to the floor. This caused the vehicle to stall and another vehicle hit the consumer from behind. The driver and passenger was transported by ambulance. There were no fatalities. Please provide details.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Brakes, Seat belts · WI

I own two taurus station wagons, this one and a 1990 model, both purchased used. Both have had two problems in common. The parking brake warning light on both cars has failed intermittently. On the 1992 model, this LED to a leaking rear wheel hydraulic brake cylinder due to overheating. On the 1990 model, I once drove 2 hours on an interstate highway with the parking brake on. This later caused the rear right spindle to bend, putting the tire severely out of alignment. The heat had essentially annealed and softened the spindle. No mechanic I have talked to had seen this before. The other problem is the seat belt buckles. Both became unreliable and had to be replaced. Similar model cars at the junkyard also had broken buckles. Both at times appeared to be buckled, then later slid open. Mr

Filed Apr 13, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MS

My rear brake system keeps coming apart. This first happened while driving at 55 m.p.h. And I had to brake suddenly. I had to drive around vehicle in front of me to avoud a crash, I had a mechanic put them back together but the problem keeps persisting even though I have had the brake system completely redone. The problem with my cruise control is that when I use it and set it the car will go that speed and after a while will increase the speed on it's own.I have almost gotten a ticket because of this and since everytime I use it this happens I have stopped using the cruise control.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OH

Consumer states recall repairs were done, however on one occasion while driving consumer could hear a crunching noise and was told that the front subframe bolts were bad, consumer was informed that because of the recall with the rear bolts being bad it caused stress to the front since the frame is all one piece, ford stated that this was not part of the recall and repairs would be at the consumers expense. Brakes were replaced. Front wheel bearings were replaced.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreeze was coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated engine head gaskets were blown.*ak blower fan blade had to be replaced. On several occasions, the starter had to be replaced. Customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant. Dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt. Brakes are grinding. Dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.

Filed Jan 13, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CO

For a car with such low mileage, have had to replace or fix significant number items (serious safety items included!!) that failed. Hope manufacturer can help reimburse costs. Per research, these items should not break down at this mileage level! No safety defect mentioned.

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · SC

When putting on brakes vehicle pulls to right, and makes a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and it was motor mounts.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Head gasket failed, consumer owns two of these vehicles that have had the head gasket replaced. Nlm

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

While driving 70mph with cruise control ABS brakes became stuck. Brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking. Cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.