1996 Ford Taurus brakes problems

Filed Aug 13, 2011 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · WI

My son was driving the vehicle when the brakes completely failed. Brake lines to the rear of the car ruptured and drained system of brake fluid and car had no brakes at all. It rolled into an intersection and thankfully he wasn't hurt. Apparently this is fairly common with older cars. Both lines being replaced.

Filed Feb 20, 2009 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · NJ

Brake line failure. Lost brakes in parking lot. Brake line rotted through. Repaired by local mechanic who stated this is a common problem on ford cars. If this doesn't require a recall and repair I don't know what does.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. It cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel injectors and brake switch interlock were the causes of the failure. The vehicle is also stuck in park and will not move. In order to start the vehicle, she has to turn the ignition off and shift into neutral. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/05/09.

Filed Mar 9, 2008 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · OH

Brakes failed gradually fast..lost pressure in pedal....during snow storm...with kids in car...brakes go all the way to the floor...no service check engine light , or brake light illuminates at all!!! Barely got home that night,told not to drive it ,now were snowed in so no one has had a chance to see why this is ...

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Brakes · MD

1996 ford taurus lx brake lines have developed a rust problem.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated nearly every part of the brake line that was not rubber coated had rusted through.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · SC

Steering wheel and automobile wobbles when applying brakes.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · UN

We had problems with our heater core and ended up replacing it. We continually have problems with the rear calipars and hae replaced them twice and repaired them once (they seize). We currently have problems with peeling paint on the roof of the car, and window seals that we have not yet fixed; are there any recalls for these problems? A body shop technician told us that it looks as though the car has already been repainted once; we are not the original owner of the car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · CA

This car continually stalls out , the battery light comes on, the engine repair light comes on, the underneath suspension squeeks and groans, the brakes squeak, the wheel doesn't turn when the car stalls out. It has happened numerous times when I am turning a corner, the car stalls out and the wheel will not turn. Now the computor systems are not working the air conditioning. I have to restart the car to get the radio and the air conditioning to start up. These things happen but no one can find a problem.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Brakes · 92,000 miles · SC

Total brake failure. Brake lines rusted through causing leak. Had to use emergency brake to stop.

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

The check engine light stayed on. The engine overheated. Cam sensor, heater core, new hose from reservoir and upper radiator hose, radiator cap, radiator, water tube assembly, thermostat, oil pan gasket had to be replaced. The consumer found 1995 model has a recall relating to the same failures. *tt the consumer felt that the problem may be linked to the recall ford sent out in reference to the faulty head gaskets/engine failures and requested reimbursement for the monies spent on repairs.