We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.
1993 Ford Taurus: brake failure
10 of the 1,557 complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- 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
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brake fluid is leaking from left front wheel, causing a total loss of brakes.
After having recall work done on front coil spring, brakes failed completely. Owner states she did not have this problem until after recall. Recall # 98v094000.
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.
When applying the brakes during moderate to hard stops the pedal goes to the floorboard. Is very spongy and continues to fade. The master cylinder has been replaced 3 times since septemeber of 97. The pads have been replaced several times. Inserts have been put into the calipers, but braking problem continues.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Antilock brakes failed 6 times, once causing accident.
Brakes failed due to worn rear drum and master cylinder.
Driving in bad weather vehicle applied brakes, pedal went to the floor. Dual air bags did not deploy.
Abs brake failure, front brakes continue lockup when brakes are applied. Tt
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Taurus?
10 of 1,557 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Taurus (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
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 23ABS 20Loss of power 19Adaptive cruise 18Tire blowout 17Hesitation 16Check engine light 15Ball joint 13Knocking 11Won't start 11Grinding 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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