1993 Ford Taurus brakes problems

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Brakes · FL

The dashboard is leaking an unknown residue, like chewing gum, over the brake pedaland got stuck on the driver's shoe. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 200 miles · OH

Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission. Key lock is faulty. I have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also I had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.

Filed Apr 5, 2003 · Brakes · 151,000 miles · CA

I had the rotors replaced and after only a couple of months the rotors warp causing premature pad wear. I had to the replace pads and rotors at least 2 times a year.

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Brakes · PA

Brake line ruptured due to corrosion. Brake warning light failed to illuminate. Brake pedal descended to the floor with no warning. *ak consumer stated that the brake line failed at the bend crossing right rear subframe due to corrosion. The other diagonal braking system was inoperative. All brake fluid drained from the master cylinder.

Filed Jul 9, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Brake pressure is very low. Brake pedal is very soft going all the way to floor, resulting in extending stopping distance. Consumer not aware whether front or rear brakes.

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls out while driving. Contacted dealer, had head gasket replaced. However, problem reoccurred. Had head gasket replaced again. *ak consumer has been advised that the entire engine needs to be replaced, the pan plug left undone causing vehicle to lose oil, the radiator had to be replaced due to over torque bolts which bursted around the core, the engine is knocking and the oil light illuminated due to lack of oil. Consumer has lost trust in the dealership. Head lights failed, light switch was replaced. The wipers were noisy, dealer replaced the multifunction switch and wiper motor. There is a popping noise when turning, there is a rubbing noise in the right front on turns and when backing up. The air conditioner is not blowing cold air, shrater valve and A/C refrigerant was replaced. The key switch failed. The faulty antenna motor failed. The master cylinder had to be replaced. Tie rod was replaced.

Filed Aug 12, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

No summary listed forabove vehicle.

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash · 2 injuries

While driving, consumer applied the brakes, which failed, causing an accident, air bag deployed causing injuries to driver, passenger experienced a broken tail bone and states that the seat belt left bruise marks across her stomach which still causes pain, consumer purchased a 1995 taurus and states the ABS experiences same problems as vehicle involved in accident, the brakes lock and then unlock. (police report attached)

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Body, Brakes · PA

Vehicle stalling intermittently, at any speed/any time. Dealer stated this was due to a faulty ignition device. *ak vehicle will not start whether it is in park or neutral. Starter, sparkplugs, and battery have been replaced, door chime would sound when keys were not in ignition. Transmission slipping and experiences erratic shifting. Faulty front struts cause vehicle to oversteer, tires were rotated and front was aligned to help problem, however did not remedy. Dashboard rattles, however dealer can not remedy this problem. Driver side door does not close properly and there is wind noise when driven over 20 MPH, left door was not aligned properly. Keyless entry failed, passenger side rear door lock inoperable. Emergency brake was never installed. There is a consisent wind sound in vehicle. Front end experienced shaking. Excessive fuel consumption. Difficult and noisy steering occurred, dealer replaced power steering line. Front brake pads replaced. Exhaust replaced. Fuel pump replaced. Windshield wiper switch was replaced. Vehicle currently has only 47114 miles on.

Filed Feb 18, 2001 · Brakes · MA

Rear brakes are faulty.