Fuel pump failed causing loss of power.
1996 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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Rear brake makes grinding that dealer can't duplicate.
Brake calipurs continue to stick and rub while driving. Check engine light on at all times. Radiator/coolant system rusted out. Ford recalled this model because of a hose in coolant system was improperly placed. Mechanics claim problem with hose has caused major damage to the system.
When driving through water or rain the battery light comes on. Brakes make a squeeking noise and the steering locks up. Contacted dealer when under warranty. Problem went away temporarily, but currently problem reappeared.
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate upon application.
The seal between engine and transmission failed causing engine coolant to drain completely out. Vehicle overheated and stalled.
Abs brake failure. In addition, premature wear of brake pads/rotors, causing brakes to pulsate upon application. Also radiator is leaking brown fluid due to rust.
Hydraulic brakes locked up on four different occasions, causing two accidents
Brakes go the floor and do not stop, transmission slips in first or second gear, grinding noise is heard turning, and vehicle stalls.
Drive train shifts erratically.
Rusty water in radiator reservoir. Also, vehicle surges at all times; transmission shifts when going down incline, causing vehicle to runaway and brake vibration when driving at 40-45 MPH.
The defective rear braking system malfunctioned causing more wear and tear to the front braking system which caused extended stopping distance. Almost resulted in an accdient.
After 8 miles new vehicle needed to turn rotors. After approximately 3000 more miles another set was needed. Approximately every 3000 miles new rotors and calpiers. Put in new systems , dealership can never fix defect properly. Uncontrolable in the steering wheel. This defect can result in an accident.
Front brake calipers/pads and rotors malfunctioned. In addition, vehicle idling rough and backfiring. Dealer replaced computer/coil and spark plugs and crancase sensor. Did not solveproblem.
Brake rotors failed.
Rear suspension failure, causing vehicle to pull to the right. Also vehicle vibrates upon aplying brakes.
Vehicle had no brakes when coming off the interstate, tried pumping the brakes, they woudn't work. Vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle's electrical system just shut down.
Abs brake failure, when applied the brakes the pedal was very hard, causing extended stopping distance and impact 12:00 position, speed 25mph.
Brake fluid level indicator switch replaced.
Abs brake failure, when driving vehicle at any speed lost effectiveness and pedal went to the floor; also, while driving making a grinding noise.
The vehicle lost its ABS system. The owner went to apply the brakes and the pedal would not depress and the car would not stop.
When applying the hydraulic brakes at hwy speeds, the steering wheel shakes. Please describe.
Rear brakes lock up.
When applying the ABS brakes, the brakes are making a loud noise, and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Replaced brakes.
When applying the brakes there is a strong vibration in the steering wheel and the vehicle keeps moving. This happens on normal road condtions. The system has ABS. *ak consumer states seat belts lock up before they are put on. Steering wheel churns as it is being turned, dealer can not find problem.
The brake drums/rotors and seat arm rest were replaced, has 800 miles on car . Please describe .
Transmission slips.
Hood misaligned.
When applying the brake there was no brake, has ABS anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
Brakes make groaning noise upon releasing brake pedal.
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