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)
1993 Ford Taurus: ABS light or ABS activating
20 of the 1,557 complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I recently had new rotors and pads installed on the front and rear of my 93 ford taurus. Since the repair the rear drivers side brake intermittently sticks or fails to release. I brought the car back and a new brand of rotor and pads were installed. A week later the brake stuck again only this time it caught on fire. After extinguishing the fire the repair shop replaced the pads, rotor, caliper and load sensor switch ("everthing mechanical that could cause a problem"). The fourth time the problem occured, they replaced the brake fluid. The fifth time, I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find a problem. The sixth time it happened (rim so hot the plastic hub cap melted, but at least no fire!) the dealer said everything in the ABS system needed replacing (3 components that cost $1600), as well as the pads, rotor, caliper, wheel bearings for a total repair cost of $2000-3000. I never had any problems with the ABS system before the first repair was done, and it has 80,000 miles.
The ABS brakes would kick in & kick out & then would lock up the front wheels. There would also be some skidding. Can feel the pulsation when brakes are applied.
Abs brakes make loud noise when applied. Also pedal goes to the floor of vehicle. Consumer notes pads had to be replaced, but problem remains. Cause unknown.
Variable assist steering and/or ABS failed. Driver touched brakes upon entering off ramp from freeway. Vehicle suddenly skidded to left and struck guardrail. Driver loss control and vehicle hit guard rail on right.
Abs brake problems; while driving on dry road condtions, at highway speeds, when coming to a stop the brakes pulsate badly, sending a vibration through the vehicle. This has been an ongoing problem for the last (2) years. *ak consumer states failure is defined as brakes pulsating badly on braking from highway speeds of 70 MPH down to 30 MPH, failure caused by brake discs warping due to caliper malfunction, this has happened twice to this vehicle.
Owner has ABS brakes. While applying brakes there is unkown vibration coming from left side of vehicle. Owner notes that there have been numerous parts replaced, but problem remains. Also, there are other safety concerns with vehicle.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that his brakes drag and that it slows vehicle down.o wner also notes that the front end shakes while brakes are being used.owner has taken vehicle to dealers, but problem continues.
Solenoid valve body assembly failed, causing ABS light to come on.
The ABS warning light is on because the hydraulic control unit has failed. Problem diagnosed by a mechanic but not corrected.
Owner states that rear ABS brakes make a loud noise when brakes are used, owner is very concerned about the problem. *ak rear brakes were replaced and several weeks later, vehicle was taken back due to a very loud squeaking and howling in brakes, dealer filed down pads, however stated that they would always squeal because they were rubbing metal to metal, few weeks later all rotors and brakes were replaced, rotors could not even be turned.
During vehicle operation. When the ABS brakes are applied, the vehicle stalls, also the problem takes place when making a turn.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service brake pedal may have a slip / stick condition when the brake is applied
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..
- Risk
- This could result in reduced braking ability and possiblevehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the rear wheel drive ABS controller with a front wheel drive ABS controller.
Recall number 93V023000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Ford Taurus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Ford Taurus?
20 of 1,557 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus (1%) 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 1993 Ford Taurus?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Taurus
Wipers 122Headlights 119Stalling 87Overheating 81Coil spring 79Fire or smoke 45Transmission failure 45Engine failure 42Fuel pump 31Jerking 24No deployment 23Loss of power 19Adaptive cruise 18Tire blowout 17Hesitation 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Knocking 11Won't start 11Brake failure 10Grinding brakes 9Harsh shifting 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Steering noise 9Power steering loss 8Sudden acceleration 8Airbag light 7Premature wear 7Door locks 5Oil consumption 5
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