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.
1992 Ford Taurus: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 680 complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When putting on brakes vehicle pulls to right, and makes a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and it was motor mounts.
When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. Rotors were very bad. Had deep grooves in them. Cords were coming completely through & out of tires. Also, ball bears are wearing out.
When vehicle is warmed up & would start to turn steering wheel, it would make grinding noises in the right front. Sounds like metal to metal. Taken to dealer several times. Had both struts, tie rods, oxygen sensors replaced. Noise still exists. Mechanic could not locate problem.
Driving 40mph & heard grinding noise when brakes applied. Happens periodically. At dealer & mechanic took for test drive. Did not hear anything. Took brakes apart & noticed one side needed replacing & changed pads & rotors on other side.
Brakes were grinding, had to have brake system replaced three times. Pads wear prematurely. 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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1992 Ford Taurus?
6 of 680 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Taurus (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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 12ABS 11Seat belt 11Tire blowout 11Adaptive cruise 10Airbag light 10Jerking 8Check engine light 7Slipping 7Engine failure 6Harsh shifting 6Brake failure 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Won't start 5
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