1995 Ford Taurus brakes problems

Filed Jul 27, 2014 · Brakes · 92,241 miles · OH

Brake lines at the front driver side wall from the ABS pump rusted through during vehicle operation causing loss of fluid and ability to safely stop the vehicle.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 41,658 miles · NY

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front steering was pulling to the right. The steering wheel also vibrated. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a realignment. The contact stated that the vehicle did not need an alignment before he took the vehicle to dealer for maintenance. The contact stated that the brakes and the bushings were replaced. The current and failure mileage were both 41,658 miles.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was no brake pressure. This occurred with no warning. The transmission was put into low gear and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the proportioning valve failed causing a rupture in the brake line and loss of brake fluid. The valve and brake line are being replaced.

Filed Feb 13, 2005 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · OH · crash

Brakes always felt weak since purchase of car in july 2004, car collided at low speed with a car in front of it when brake pedal was pressed to the floor, as the driver in front of my car was not paying attention to traffic and was driving a van that could not be seen around, and proceeded to lock his brakes to avoid rear-ending the car in front of him. Faulty anti-skid valve caused back wheel brakes to be inoperable, allowing no fluid through. Break lines were rusted through and leaked fluid once the valve had been replaced. Brake calipers were also ceased and had to be replaced. Master cylinder and break booster also faulty. Problem is now better but after approx $1500 problem is still not right- car refuses to stop moving when car had not been run for a day or more. It must be shifted into neutral to stop the car. Problem goes away after engine warms up. No vacuum leaks, proper vacuum pressure at all times.

Filed Jan 2, 2004 · Brakes · IA

While driving 55 MPH driver applied brake and pedal went to the floor. Driver was able to pull over by using the emergency brakes. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the brake line wire broke. Also, rotors needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Brakes · CA

While traveling 50 MPH and when depressing brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Brakes · IN

Consumer applied brakes at 40 MPH, brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to stop vehicle after pumping brakes. Mechanic determined that brake lines were deteriorating and leaking brake fluid. Two months after brake line repairs, consumer noticed leak again.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Immediately after purchase the vehicle started to vibrate, pulling to the right, the tires had been switched, the speedometer was inoperable and the brakes were very noisy. Consumer continued to operate the vehicle until the vehicle wasn't able to go from park to drive. The vehicle has been in for repair several times and the driving condition is still insufficient.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Brakes · NC

Consumer states that the brake lines wore against the fire wall making a hole in the lines,resulting in lost of brake fuel.causing brakes not to hold when applied. Mr

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Brakes · CA · crash

Vehicle rolled down hill into power pole while transmission lever was in park and the emergency brake was engaged.