While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated to 90 MPH in seconds. Driver applied the brakes and they were inoperative. Had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop vehicle. Dealer said it might be the passing gear or a vaccum hose which may have been clogged. Please provide further information and VIN#.
1995 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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Upon encountering oncoming traffic applied the brakes and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Clock failed. Mjs
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Vehicle was engaged in cruise control and experienced sudden acceleration resulting in accident. Mjs
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
Whenever vehicle is warm or hot it bucks or jerks. Have taken to repair shop & the transmission was replaced. Also, front end made clicking sounds. Rear brakes made hissing noises & then whenever applied, would make clunking noises. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Right rear disk brake caliper locked up on rotor causing break pads to wear to the point of metal to metal contact with the rotor.
Engine motor mounts failed.also front engine main seal leaking/egr valve failed/ right rear disc brake caliper locked up, causing brake pads to wear excessively, and engine check light came on/of.
Right rear tire belt broke.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a grinding/squeaking noise coming from the brakes.
When appyling the brakes the steering wheel pulls to the right, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving and coming to a red light and when applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
The fuel pump failed at speed, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Driver was forced to maneuver off of I-70 with a dead engine and without power steering or brakes. The sudden loss of power and control nearly caused an accident.
Anti lock brakes lock up in emergency stopping causing vehicle to pull.
Noise in rear end due to spindle wear.
Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped. When brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/t-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.
Attempted to stop vehicle at an exit into an intersection and brakes failed. Vehicle lost control and went into intersection, but there were no other vehicles there. Put vehicle in reverse to stop it.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly. Dealer also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors. Problem still exists.
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating. Applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise control was not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.
Abs brakes overheat and fade badly.
Consumer was driving, approaching a traffic light with foot on brake, depressed brakes about 1/2 block from light when realized that car was not stopping. Pushed the brakes to the floor and they locked up. Hit vehicle in front and driver's air bag failed to deploy.
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.
Many repairs made to brake system, however they still failed, causing vehicle collision.
New brake lines have been installed (5) times because of clogging. The system has ABS. Dealer does not know what is causing the problem.
Brake clip failed prior to recall, causing accident/injury.
Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.
Upon applying the ABS brakes when coming to a stop, the vehicle brakes lock up.
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