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.
1995 Ford Taurus: ABS light or ABS activating
18 of the 1,202 complaints about the 1995 Ford Taurus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs completely stopped working. On wet pavement, the car now has great difficulty stopping... Much worse than a car not equipped with an ABS system.
1. Radiator - failed due to design defect in plastic to aluminum core joint, causing loss of coolant, replacement failed within one day. Replacement for that one lasted only about 20,000 additional miles, so a total of three identical radiator failures with loss of coolant in about 25,000 miles on the same car. Same problem on son's 1995 taurus sedan with same engine. Original radiator failed, replacement failed within 1,000 miles of installation. This experience seems to indicate a fundamental design defect in the taurus radiator. 2. Brake failure. Defect in design of rear calipers used with ABS system on the taurus results in rainwater intrusion causing rusting of caliper pins that then impedes proper retraction of the brake pads. Excessive pad wear results in metal to metal contact between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate with greatly reduced braking efficiency.
Abs system and the brakes are working intermittently. Vehicle was towed in and dealer decided there was no problem. Greased the rear calipers and adjusted brakes. No problem now.
Speedometer: would make noise; not working properly; can not tell what the speed is; had it replaced due to bouncing around. Abs system had erractic pattern.
Abs no longer working due to corrosion in sealed computer module.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes the whole front end vibrates and shudders. This happens on any road condtions, under any type of braking situation. Also, brake pads, shoes and rotors were replaced in 1997 with 9,920 miles. 3,000 miles later the problem with the brakes reoccurred. The brake pads have since been replaced 2 more times, each time for defective warped pads. *ak
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly. Dealer also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors. Problem still exists.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly.
While driving at approx. 40mph, during panic stop, experienced ABS failure when brakes locked up on dry pavement, resulting in rearending vehicle when stopping short.
New brake lines have been installed (5) times because of clogging. The system has ABS. Dealer does not know what is causing the problem.
Upon applying the ABS brakes when coming to a stop, the vehicle brakes lock up.
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 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
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.
- Risk
- This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
Recall number 94V198000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Taurus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
18 of 1,202 owner complaints about the 1995 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 1995 Ford Taurus?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Taurus
Stalling 73Overheating 54Fire or smoke 33Engine failure 32Coil spring 29Fuel pump 26Transmission failure 26Adaptive cruise 25Jerking 25No deployment 22Loss of power 16Slipping 16Grinding brakes 15Sudden acceleration 15Tire blowout 15Power steering loss 14Won't start 14Brake failure 12Airbag light 11Wipers 10Headlights 9Door locks 8Harsh shifting 8Won't shift 8Hesitation 7Steering lock-up 7Check engine light 6Knocking 6Pulling 6Fuel smell 5
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