Swaybar endlinks are junk but dealer insists oem only way to go. Aodx transmission kicks in and out. Now experiencing p0500 code (faulty speed sensor)? Rear brakes have always squeeled (even with oem pads) have had two apparent blowouts of pass side seal in rack.
1999 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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While driving at any speed consumer felt pulsation and vibration when braking. The ABS light stayed on at all times, and there was a humming coming from under the hood.
Brake rotors on 1999 ford taurus are becoming warped and causing the brakes to vibrate and the steering to shake when the brakes are applied at 40 MPH and over. I believe that this is also causing an increase in the time required to stop the vehicle. I have had to have my rotors turned twice, the first time at 30,016 miles and just recently at 52,400 miles. The dealer told me that he is seeing this with lots of 1999 taurus vehicles, and he believes there is a design problem.
Abs warning light in on all the time. Dealer has inspected vehicleseveral time and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
The ABS light illuminated on the dashboard, and when the brakes was applied, the pedal traveled to the floor.
The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
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
While pulling into garage at idle speed consumer applied brake. The pedal went to the floor and vehicle hit the wall of garage. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer. Damage to vehicle and garage unknown at this time. No injuries. Nlm
Consumer state while traveling notice vehicle kicking into one gear then into another without any indication. Dealer has been contacted and stated speed sensor need to be replaced. Please provide furthr information.
Warped brake rotors, severe vibration when braking, especially down hill, rotors and pads replaced, problem reoccurred.
Shortly after purchasing my taurus I noticed a slight vibration when braking. It was very minor and I did not worry about it - thinking it was a knot on a tire. It got steadily worse and when I had a mechanic look at it he told me I needed new tie rod ends. The front tires had both worn to the steel belts. I replaced both the tie rod ends and the tires. Now I am still feeling the shudder when I brake and last week I started noticeing the steering was getting difficult and humming as I turned. I took the car to the mechanic today and he said the rack and pinion was leaking and needed to be replaced. He suggested your website and I have found numerous other people with the same problem. Ford needs to do something about this, it seems to be getting out of hand. I hope you can pressure them into standing behind their product and do what is fair.
Vehicle vibrates excessively in the front when the brakes are applied.
Exciter rims on ABS switch broke, leaving vehicle without any brakes. Contacted dealer.*ak consumer stated that tires wear out fast since the vehicle had no camber adjustment on rear wheels due to rear end being out of line.
First of all your one-size-fits all approach with form-hell sucks!!! Now for the ford problem. The brake rotors warp in 10k to 18 k miles of driving!!! Ford's engineering sucks!!! Ford will not allow the consumer to speak to the factory rep. Ford thinks rotors are a maintenance item. Ford is wrong!!! Ford undersized the brake system. They did not slect the proper material for the brake pad material and for the rotors!!! The rotors should have been made of titainum to prevent warping. My car did not crash buy I could not trust the brakes. I had to leave lots of room between me and the car ahead. The warped rotors caused the steering wheel to jump and twist during braking. This made the car unsafe. I never heard the warning sound that tells you that your brake pads had gotten to end of life. The rotors always warped before the brake pads wore out!!! I don't own this car any longer. I traded it in on a honda.
Vehicle vibrates when accelerating 60mph and higher, dealer inspected vehicle several times, and replaced the tires and rotors. *ak. In june of 1999 consumer was informed that the wheels were out of round not the tires, one of four tires was replaced, however the problem remained, consumer states vehicle is on its second set of tires.
Vehicle is in need of 4th set of rotors with 62,724 miles.
Front brake rotors were going out of round. Had three sets of rotors replaced. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The car has been in yo shop several times for brake fluid beign low it is a half tank low now and was in shop in dec 2001today is 1-19-02 the dealer tels me that taurus,s use brake fluid as the brake pads wear down this car has used at least 3 pints since new .that is my best guess as the dealer has alwase added it. I have never heard of a car using brake fluid as the pads wear down .I just talked to my insurance agent who drives a sable he said he has never added brake fluid to it till he and his brother did a complete brake job on it at 100.000 miles .help please
Front tire would shake when coming to a stop, took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that front brake rotors were warped. Caused unknown. *ak
Rotors heat up and are warped, causing vehicle to shimmy when coming to a stop. Contacted dealer, and taking vehicle to dealership.
Upon examining my recently purchased 1999 taurus, I discovered that the brake lines in the rear location near the left wheel are severely rusted repeat rusted. It appears that a brake line failure could occure at any time.
This vehicle has a reccurring problem with the front brakes. The dealer replaced the front brake pads and rotors 6 times under warranty and I have replaced them 6 more times since the warranty ended. The problem has not been fixed. I have contacted the dealer numerous times. They simply say "it needs a brake job" for $300.00 when that is obviously not the problem. The brakes vibrate excessively when slowing down from almost any speed and emergency braking is compromised resulting in extremly long distances to come to a stop.
Front rotor defective, problem has not been corrected and the brake pedal, steering column and front end vibrate and pulsate. This creates a loss of control especially at highway speed.
Vehicle/steering colum vibrates when brakes applied at speeds 40+MPH. Dealer states rotors warped. Corrective action is to turn rotors. Rotors need turning at about 5000 miles. Replaced rotors, now awaiting problem to reoccure. Dealer offers no corrective action or reason as to why rotors warp so quickly or numerous times. Just a common problem with ford taurus. Vehicle very dangerous to handle, especially at highway speeds. Awaiting next failure. Problem #2 front bumper paint peeling/cracking and flaking off. Vehicle under warranty, dealer states not a paint defect. However, bumper paint in bad shape. Bumper paint not covered under any warranty according to dealer. Have filed complaint with manfacture. Dealer willing to paint bumper for large sum of money. So much for a vehicle warranty.
Brakes act as if they were not going to stop, first time I carried the car back ford fixed the brakes, so they say. I carried the car back several times after that and they say the found no problems, I finally had to take the car and have the brakes repaired.. When sitting still, car pulsates, dealer said that this is called erratic idling the first time I carried it, they said reason unknow. The other times that I carried it they say they couldn't find anything wrong. Rack and penion went out, ford charged me 180.00 to fix.
When pulling into the driveway and upon applying brakes consumer heard a scraping noise coming from brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced ABS brakes/ rotors and pads were cleaned. Problem still occurred, causing problems with steering wheel shaking. Please provide any further details.
Foul odor in psgr compartment after eng gets hot (20 min); retd to dlr 3x, dlr=no prob found;brakes=pulsate,turned rotors;intermittent washer spray when wipers on(washer fluid not activated) =turn signal sw rplcd;broken mo mount found, dlr replcd; sway bar brkn, dlr replcd; dlr bought vehl back due to odor problem-slsman & uv mgr were wonderful, serv dept =depends on tech involved; bought 2000 tau ses fr bd ford.
Brake rotors go out of round every few thousand miles. When applying brakes car shakes and braking power seems to pulsate. Dangerous.
Faulty brake rotors on front disc brakes are warping, causing steering to shake when applying brakes.*ak consumer states he was told by mechanic this failure is caused by faulty construction of these type of rotors.
When driving 35 MPH or above and lightly applying brakes steering wheel will shake to left and to right. Consumer repaced tires, but did not solve defect.
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