Consumer was traveling about 15mph and ran over a puddle of water, and fronts wheels locked up. There was a horrible of noise, and battery lights came on. Dealership was aware of problem.
1997 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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Dear general, on 6/17/00, I purchase a used vehicle from germain big lot, naples, florida. The vehicle purchased was a 1997 ford taurus gl, VIN# [xxx]. On the date of purchased, during my test drive, I question the saleswoman about the feel of the brakes. Her reply was that I was used to disc brakes and that the taurus had anti lock brakes and I would get used to the feel. Upon applying the brakes, they would pulsate and the car would experience some vibration. I purchased this vehicle in good faith and under the assumption I would get used to it. The sales person also informed me that the car had just less than 25,000 miles and that it had factory warranty up to 36,000. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission was slipping prior to failure. Yh
While driving at approximately 45 MPH consumer applied brakes to come to a gradual stop and brakes completely failed, there was no resistance . With full pressure on brakes, vehicle kept going about 200 yards before vehicle stopped, resulting in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the cause.
Vehicle has been experiencing problem with warped rotors. Rotors had been turned twice due to vibration but it reoccurred. Dealer only wanted to turn the rotors again. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty. Any repairs would be done at consumer's cost. *ak
Driving at 55 MPH I applied the brakes lightly and the car started to accelerate, I stepped on the brake pedal but it would not slow the car at all and it was hard to steer , the steering wheel seemed to try to pull to either side, back and forth but I kept it going as straight as I could,then the abruptly pivoted 180 degrees about the left front wheel and the car slid sideways accross the right lane and hit the guardrail with the left front corner and left side of the car.
Due to a defective sensor power brakes and power steering malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to run up a curb and into a building. There is a tsb bulletin on this safety problem. Please provide further information.
Shimmy in steering column during braking indicated that the braking system needed repair. Pads replaced and rotors turned at 55000. Steering column would "groan" intermittently when turned to right and then returned to center. Dealer diagnosed problem as rack and pinion assembly needing replacement. Would not performa under warranty. Car only had 58,000 miles (way too soon!)
Had turned vehicle off & parked it. Went behind vehicle. Child in vehicle & release emergency parking brake. Vehicle started rolling forward & down a hill. Hit a neighbor's vehicle. No keys in vehicle at time.
Abs pump failure dealer estimated cost to repair $ 1,500.00. Ford refused any financial help with the problem
Rear wheel cylinder is leaking , causing loss of brake fluid, which could lead to brake failure and a vehicle accident. Can the federal safety agency provide information on this matter.
Brakes locking up. Nlm
Whenever the brakes are applied, it would have high idle & acceleration. Would have to keep foot on brakes to maintain stop. Had taken to dealer several times for high acceleration & idling, but problem is never found.
When appyling brakes on wet or dry pavement the front and rear wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid or slide. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving at 45 MPH front brake rotors warped, and when applying the brakes, they shaked. Dealer repaired the rotors. *a
Many problems since purchase, very disatisfied, car was not checked out prior to sale, car was missing basic fluids, car had lights out which I was ticketed for, car was running horrible needed brakes, also needed what was thought to be a tuneup but car continued to run horrible which looks to have turned out to be engine problems which LED to replacement of engine.
Brake pad return spring failed. Mjs
Brakes failed.
Abs right rear sensor control module failed. Mgm
Windshield wipers on passenger's side were stripped due to manufacturer's defect. Dealer replaced windshield wipers. Also, front brake rotors had to be replaced due to shaking in steering. Provide further information.
Was traveling aproximately 10mph when front suspension started squeaking. Had part of the braking system replaced prior to suspension squeaking.
While driving at 60-65 MPH the steering oscillates. The dealer is aware of the problem. The brake rotors were cleaned at 220 miles. At 600 miles the brakes were replaced. At 11, 959 miles the rotors were replaced again. The consumer is still expereincing a prolbem with the vehicle.
Since purchasing car it has had a popping sound when braking and turning.
Consumer started to hear grinding noises. Rear wheel cylinders are leaking brake fluid, which could result in a loss of brakes. Dealer cannot determine why rear wheel cylinders are leaking.
When appyling the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal trvaels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When applying brakes, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
While driving the steering locked up and there was no steering in the vehicle. Tried to turn the wheel and there was no reaction in the wheel. So the driver tried to apply the brakes and there were no brakes in the vehicle. This problem happened all of a sudden.
While driving vehicle about 35 MPH the consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, according to consumer, the vehicle stopped, but there was a lot of vibration on the steering wheel. The consumer had taken the vehicle twice to dealer already, and she will take it back one more time the next day.
During panic braking, pedal goes to floor without immediately engaging brakes; causes increase in stopping distance; almost caused crash. Not checked by dealer.
Anti lock brakes locked up resulting in an accident.
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