Vehicle recently began dying without reason, engine just completely stops, will normally restart within 30 mins. Mechanic can give no cause, said it is common to taurus. Brakes have been inspected and no problems noted, however when you are turning to the right or onto an inclined surface they lock. Fuel in tank sloshes noticabiliy when turning, shakes vehicle.
1994 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and another vehicle was in front of her, consumer applied brakes and vehicle didn't stop, resulting in a rear end collision. Abs braking system was defective. Dealership was aware of problem.
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.
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.
Why only that left on brakes after only 38950 miles? This not normal
Head gasketand brake failures.
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!
While driving cruise control activated unexpectedly, causing gas pedal to travel to the floor. Also, brakes would not stop the vehicle. This may have caused a crash. Consumer had to use the emergency parking brake , place vehicle in neutral, and turn off the vehicle. Please provide further information.
Driver side door lock inoperative. Yh
Head gasket,timing chain cover and water pump failed causing leakage of coolant. Yh
When brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a minor collision. Manufacturer has been notified.
While traveling vehicle would only travel 15-25 MPH and engine would make loud noise. Also, transmission failure/ ignition key slips when attempting to start vehicle, and replaced front brake rotors.
When driving at any speed rear wheel isn't moving due to the rear disc brake support bracket pin/ brake pads keep wearing out.
Brakes failed while driving 20mph on smooth surface, not enough pressure when applying the brakes.
Vehicle was inspected for recall 98v‑009, dealership said vehicle was fine, within 3 1/2 months vehicle experienced failure of the component and was denied services per recall. Mjs
Design defect caused planetary gear in the transaxle to fail. Mjs
After driving a ford taurus for the last 11 years (1985 & 1994) I have discovered that both cars have simular problems. My 1994 taurus is inoperative due to a transmission failure. My previous taurus had the same problem. As of today the car won't move. The rear defroster failed in both vehicals. They both always seemed to have problems with the rotors. The factory alarm has been a chore since day one and the automatic locks make this awful sound. On march 26, 1999 I will send a letter of complaint to ford motor company starting at the dealership and working my way up from there.
Rear brake drums and shoes malfunctioned, causing rear wheel to lock up which may cause an accident. Please provide further information.
When driving and shifting gears consumer can hear a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Also, when applying the brakes, the noise is there sometimes. Consumer can't determine the problem.
At any speed the vehicle will stall. When applying the brakes at 55 MPH the vehicle vibrates and pulls to the left. Also, the tire on the passenger's side is wearing.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, vehicle would start to shimmy. Took to dealer & was told the rotors needed changing. Problem has reappeared.
The front and rear brake rotors are warping. When attempting to stop the vehicle consumer noticed vibration coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Driving vehicle in overdrive at 30mph when a part in the transmission failed. It caused the lever to slam in another gear. Also when vehicle is stopped & brakes are depressed, vehicle loses power. A few seconds later, gear reengages & lurches forward into drive or reverse when foot is removed from brake pedal.
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.
Abs failed and wheels locked.
The rear disc brake bolts are stripped. They are not on securely and could loosen at anytime, and the brakes could fall off. Consumer stated that they had brakes inspected.
Steering wheel catches on turns.
Transmission failed.
When putting vehicle into reverse, the vehicle engine started racing, causing the vehicle to increase its speed, resulting in an accident. Please provide details. *ak the vehicle went backward at a high speed and the driver try to stop, the brakes would not stop it before collision.
Brake rotors failed.
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