Steering wheel was making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced both outer tire rods, and right front sway bar and link. Please add VIN.
1995 Ford Taurus: grinding or squealing brakes
15 of the 1,202 complaints about the 1995 Ford Taurus describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 15
- 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
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
While driving and making a turn could hear loud grinding noise coming from steering wheel, had contacted dealer, but problem still there. Please provide more information.
A grinding noise coming from rear wheels due to worn out brake pads. Dealership is aware of problem.
I brought car in to crystal ford for a very low noise periodic thumping as I did almost one year ago. One year ago they did some major brake work for the noise but now for this same noise they said I need new sway bar links. The strage thing is that after I picked up the car and began to drive home the noise was much much louder and different from the noise when I brought it in. It is not the periodic noise but a loud grinding sound. Has crystal ford damaged the car to earn more from service? If so this is very dangerous for the customer. It is very strange that the noise is louder and different from what I had when I came in. Also what is strange is that last year when I brought the car in for the same noise they did a different repair job.
Brakes stopped working properly and started making a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic, they adjusted brakes, and replaced pads. This problem occurred every six months.
Power steering locked up. Brakes make a noise like grinding metal against metal.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and the brakes will grab and make noise like grinding metal to metal technician said that brakes needed a master cylinder,and calipers needed to be drilled. *ak consumer states the problem was detected before purchasing vehicle and dealership made a promise to fix all problems if consumer purchased the vehicle.
Speedometer makes a grinding noise, and driver is unable to read how fast vehicle is traveling.
Speedometer no longer registers correct speed. It just makes a grinding noise and bounces from approximately 45 MPH rading to pegged position. I understand that this failure has been an ongoing problem with this make/model vehicle but ford has elected to ignore it and place the safety of the owner in jeopardy and the cost of repair also on the owner.
Whenever vehicle came to a stop postion, a grinding sound would be heard, and the vehicle would jerk forward. Vehicle being inspected by an independent repair shop. Seeking any information on this problem from the federal safety agency.
The speedometer squeals and the needle begins bouncing and registering the incorrect speed when traveling at 50 MPH or more. This is the second speedometer head on this car as the original also failed with the same complaint. The original was replaced under warranty but ford dealer says that the replacement is not covered under warranty. I have seen dozens of complaints for the identical part failure and at least service bulletins listed in your databases. I feel that this item presents a significant safety hazard and do not know what other components are being affected by the behavior of the speedo. Can you provide any guidance in getting relief from the manufacturer? I do not see why I and others affected should have to pay to replace an obviously defective part that ford knows about and still installs as a replacement part.
Speedometer/odometer is not working, and there is a squeaking noise coming from the speedometer/odometer.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
15 of 1,202 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Taurus (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
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 22ABS 18Loss of power 16Slipping 16Sudden 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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