1999 Ford Taurus: grinding or squealing brakes

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.

Filed Jun 25, 2005 · Transmission · IN

My husband and I had the vehicle for approximately 18 months when it started making a grinding noise. We took it to the dealership who said there was nothing wrong with it. We then took it to 2 mechanics. Just low on fluid, no other problems. We checked the fluid before we drove it after that. The levels were never low. One day on my home, I had stopped for a light on a hill. When the light changed, the car started rolling backward. I put my foot on the brake and put the car in park, then waited for the light to change again. The second time I tried, the car jerked and lunged forward. I told my husband about it when I got home and he called the dealership again. We checked the fluid again, no change. It will go into gear if the engine is cold. But once it warms up, nothing. This vehicle has been sitting in my driveway for 3 years, taking up space and collecting dust. The dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with it and that there were no recalls on the transmission. A third independent mechanic told us the transmission was fried. It will cost roughly $3,000 to fix it. My husband passed away and I refuse to put any more money into this piece of junk. I also refuse to make any more payments on it. I can't sell it because it won't move. Ford motor credit will not release the title until it's paid for but won't come and get it. I can't take it to them. I want my money back, or I want it fixed. The dealership who sold it to my husband sold out to someone else and there is no record of us ever bringing it to them. Now what?

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Steering · 75,000 miles · NJ

1999 ford taurus se: while turning, started hearing grinding, sqealing noises. Power steering fluid level was fine. Brought it to mechanic, said the power steering rack and power steering pump had to be replaced. Vehicle has 65000 highway miles. Per mechanic and ford dealer, this is a very common problem in the 1999 ford taurus. Cost: over $900.00 usd. Planning on filing complaints with ford and taking them to court, if necessary, to get reimbursed. This should not happen on a 5 year old vehicle that has been maintained by the book! I've done some searches on the internet, and there are tons of people out there with this same problem...please look into asap...

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · PA

Consumer received a recall letter concerning front coil spring. Failure. Dealer stated that the shield was not available until december. Manufacturer indicated that if the squeaking sound that consumer heard was not the coil spring then consumer would have to pay for repairs. Consumer stated that this seemed to be unfair.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · PA

Upon starting the vehicle there was a grinding noise, then, a loud bang was heard while reversing. The noise occurred because coil spring broke and punctured the front left tires. *ak left front coil spring, sway bar and tire were replaced by the dealer.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · TX

The transmission would slip occasionally but we did not think much about it until one night my huhsband was driving and he stopped at a stop sign and when he tried to go again he heard a popping sound and the car will not move forward! When the car was put in any drive gear you could hear grinding.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · MT

The automatic transmission began to make a grinding noise, and then I was unable to shift gears. After a few moments, the transmission failed completely. I took the car to a shop in italy, and the mechanic actually told me he knew that this was a common problem with this model!

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Steering · 74,500 miles · CA

Power steering squeaks and makes noises when turning corners. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and consumer was told that power steering pump was not working properly.*ak consumer noted they wouldn't repair the pump at first, but after a few phone calls, they replaced it. It started to run fine afterwards.

Filed Apr 3, 2003 · Steering · 39,500 miles · CT

Car made grinding noise while turning. Progressively got worse. Had car checked and needed power steering rack replaced. Mechanic said it was failing, at less than 40,000 miles. Bought car used at 35,000 miles. Ford needs to recall the power steering unit as it is obviously a bad design. Called ford and explained situation, but to no avail...

Filed Oct 25, 2002 · Steering · GA

The consumer was driving when he heard a loud squealing noise under the hood. The steering had become hard to steer due to power steering pump and steering gear failure. *yh

Filed Oct 14, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · ME

Problems with car since day one. Began with wipers turning on by themselves, spoke to mechanic, said it was nothing to worry about. Then the car kept refusing to switch gears (second to third), the speedometer would quit and car died on side of road several times. Along with this problem, the brakes squealed very loud. Called dealer, would not help, sent me to ford dealer (dave goulds). Replaced speed sensor, scraped "rust" off brakes and said they may continue to squeal, they do! The car picks up speed from no where, specially when coming from a stop. Very scarey, refuse to let my daughter drive because of it. Now the power steering is making a horrible hum and I have lost power steering on several occaisions. Added fluid, the next day it looked like cocoa bubbling out. I contacted the gould ford dealership and I have to bring it in tomorrow. I am afraid to drive it and he tells me that my extended warranty most likely won't cover the repair (they didn't cover the speed sensor either). I bought this car at a local company after a severe accident, it was traumatizing to get back behind the wheel, but this car is like a rolling death trap, why isn't ford recalling them? Mr

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Steering · GA

When I bought this car, the steering was making a grinding sound, I took it back twice to the ford place to have it checked, and I asked the man I bought it from, why it made that noise, and the salesman and the repair man both told me on 3 different occaisons that "it was supposed to make that noise!". So I dealt with it. But my power steering has been messing up for about 5 months now. My steering wheel won't turn, it's making this awful noise and when I stop the fluid just bubblies out, steaming hot. And the rack and pinion busted, and the fluid started pouring out. We called the ford place, and he plainly told my husband that it would only cost $2000.00 to fix! I think these people new they were selling me a lemon! This needs to be reported, because I've asked other people that drive the same kind of car, and their having trouble with their power steering also.something needs to be done about this!!