1994 Ford Taurus: brake failure

Filed Jun 30, 2002 · Brakes · AL

Right rear brake line failed resulting in complete loss of brakes. Towed to garage where inspectiion showed thea line had rusted and burst. Inspection also showed severe rust on brake lines from proportioning valve to front of car . Rust is in an area not easily observed by normal maintenace inspection and could lead to sudden failure of brake system.

Filed Jan 28, 2001 · Brakes · WI

My brakes completely failed in the crosswalk of my sons' elementary school while school was letting out. The service manager at midas found a perfectly good brake hose with a hole rubbed in to it. He said (and I have it in writing), that the bracket that holds the brake hose is very wimpy and bends too easily then rubs a hole in the brake hose. Therefore, all the brake fluid leaked out and my brakes failed. I have the defective hose, and the bracket is still on the car. Luckily no kids were in the crosswalk or someone could have been killed. The repair cost was $200 (I have the receipt) and I would like ford to reimburse me as well as address this problem. No one should have to die or be injured before this is addressed. The service manager and owner of the midas shop where it was repaired said he had this same problem in other fords. He even called the local ford dealer about it and said he never heard anything back.

Filed Oct 8, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · SC · crash

Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident at 22 MPH because brakes failed to engage while applying. Aslo, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Feb 19, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · PA

Head gasketand brake failures.

Filed Dec 16, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash

My wire got into the car in our driveway, started the car and immediately put it into "drive". The engine revved up to its maximum rpms, front wheels spun on asphalt drive, finally gripped the drive and shot down the drive at about 50mph. She stepped on the brake pedal and it went to the floor..no brakes. The car hit our firewood stack and pushed the wood in front of the car until the front wheels came off the ground, then hit a tree at the end of the drive. The engine stopped, she turned off the key and exited the car. I had driven the car earlier in the day and could not get the cruise control to activate. We have no idea what caused this event!

Filed Jul 20, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed while driving 20mph on smooth surface, not enough pressure when applying the brakes.

Filed Apr 2, 1999 · Acceleration · MN

While driving at highway speeds gas pedal goes to the floor, vehicle has to be put in netural to gain control.also pedal has to be manually lifted back to the position.

Filed Feb 4, 1998 · Brakes · GA · crash

While coming to a stop the pedal went to the floor, rusulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another vehicle. The dealer will be notified about the accident.

Filed Apr 2, 1997 · Acceleration · FL

Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, causes driver to use both feet in attempting to stop the vehicle. This stuck throttle happened without warning.

Filed Feb 21, 1997 · Brakes · VA

Antilock brakes failed.

Filed Jul 2, 1996 · Body, Brakes · MD · crash · 1 injury

When coming to a stop at an intersection brakes failed. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in shop for brake problems prior to accident from brake vibration to the anti lock brake dash light coming on while vehicle was in motion, therefore new rotors, pads and shoes were put on vehicle.