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.
1992 Ford Taurus: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs will apply by themselves. Brake pedal will have full hydraulic pressure while the vehicle is in braking motion. Pushing real hard will release the pressure. Problem is intermittent. Dealer has tried to find the problem, but can't remdy one.
Leaks develop in the seals within the ABS hydraulic control unit, causing brake fluid to leak, resulting in braking failure. Please give any further details.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied, they pulsate and cause vibration after driving for a period of time,
Experienced intermittent ABS failure from dead stop when accelerating at intersection, front brakes won't release, equipped with 4 wheel ABS. *ak there is a tsb regarding this problem, the fix is a brake booster.
Abs brakes; sometimes after applying the brakes, the brake pedal does not come back to normal position. Please describe.
The brakes stick or come out with no warning,this problem might be caused by the ABS system.please describe. Tt
Abs system failure, floating calipers were binding, needed overhaul of rear brakes. Tt
The rotors all over the car have had to be replaced every 10,000 miles. The car has ABS system. The rotors have all been warped. Tt
Brake pedal goes to floor in emergency situations, ABS does not pulsate as it is supposed to.
Faulty ABS module when brake pedal is touched it immediately stops. Please explain. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Roughness concern during brake application
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Taurus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
11 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford Taurus
Stalling 42Transmission failure 39Wipers 25Overheating 20No deployment 19Fire or smoke 19Ball joint 18Coil spring 15Sudden acceleration 12Seat belt 11Tire blowout 11Adaptive cruise 10Airbag light 10Jerking 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Grinding brakes 6Engine failure 6Harsh shifting 6Brake failure 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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