1999 Ford Taurus brakes problems

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

The car has had yransmission rebuilt last year and im still making paymemts on the car. Then 4months ago I had the speed sensor replaced ran good until day before yesterday when it starting acting the same way it was before I got it fixed so I jmow its the speed sensor again how many times do I have to fix this crap before it gets recalled or before spmeone gets into an accident or dies

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 162,000 miles · ND

Front spring coil is broken

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Brakes · 139,500 miles · MD

One of the rear brake lines ruptured causing gradual but complete loss of normal braking. Luckily was able to pull off in to a parking area just as brakes quit working completely. Cause of rupture appears to be rust. Rupture occurred approximately under the driver seat location. No prior warning.

Filed Aug 15, 2013 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · MI

Hit the brakes hard when the person in front of me slammed on his brakes on the expressway and immediately noticed softness in the pedal vastly developing into 98 % loss of braking capacity. Afterwards, noticed leak in one of brake lines running along the left side underbody about midway. Approximately 4-6 months later the same scenario repeated itself with respect to the other brakeline running along the left side. Two weeks ago, the rear brakeline connecting the proportioning valve with the right rear brake hose sprung a leak resulting in loss of braking capabilities. All of these lines ruptured due to rust and or corrosion.

Filed Feb 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 85,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

While driving the car at a low speed, deer ran out in front of me and I brake to stop and at that time the car surged and accelerated at a high speed which caused me to lose control of the car and hit a tree head on. I pressed the brakes as hard as I could and the speed would not decelerate. I suffered a large head injury that required 54 staples to close the wound. I spent over a week in the hospital, including an icu stay. This car is dangerous and is causing injuries and possible deaths.

Filed May 8, 2012 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front passenger side brake line fractured. The contact was able to cruise to a stop safely. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the brake line was repaired. The mechanic stated that the brake line was corroded. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

My brake pedal went all the way to the floor board, and I could not stop so I crashed into the car in front of me and it in turn crashed into the car in front of it.

Filed Jul 24, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · CA

A 51 point inspection done on a 1999 ford taurus I purchased that had the following safety issues: cracked brakes, loose pinion rod, transmission, steering wheel off center to name a few items. Required a flushing, oil, etc. I had to pay out of pocket to have most of these items repaired or replaced. Some old parts are available, but I also have documentation to support my complaint. I have not had the transmission fixed due to funds. These items are a safety issue and could have cause a major accident.

Filed Dec 8, 2009 · Brakes · 40,500 miles · NJ

While driving in a small town I experienced a loss in braking. The brake pedal went completely to the floor. I was able to guide the car to the side of the road, and then had it transported to a garage. They found that the master cylinder had failed. And was leaking fluid. This caused failure of the front brakes. On further inspection of the braking system they found that their was a leak in the brake line leading to the rear brakes. This leak was caused by external corrosion of the line. I thought that these lines were stainless steel, and should not have corroded due to salt on the roadway. If the lines are not made of stainless steel, they should be. The failure of the master cylinder and the leak in the line could have resulted in a serious accident, but did not because I was driving at a slow speed. I lost the complete stopping power of the car.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Body, Brakes · PA

I just purchased this vehicle from a car dealer. Since I purchase my bolts to the back brakes came out. Front end is making noises especially when turning the wheel. Back window is ready to break off missing passenger side hinge to hold the window in place. Brakes squeal. Electrical system is not working properly for example the power doors do not unlock, the power seat does not adjust when you push the button, the trunk can not be opened with the key, the doors have to be unlock manually.