1999 Ford Taurus: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Brakes · DC

1999 ford taurus brake and rotor equipment.*mr the rotors warped after minimal use. The rotors and pads were replaced and experienced vibration when braking again about 4 weeks later.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 38,797 miles · VA

Front brake rotor warp alot at lease a set a year transmission shifts rough at times steering is stift pulls to the left hard sometimes, think it might be something with the transaxle?

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Brakes · CO

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2002 · Brakes · ID

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

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Brakes · FL

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.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Premature wear of pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced pads and rotors several times.

Filed Jun 8, 2000 · Brakes · NC

Brakes wore out rotors warped had new one put on 3weeks later same thing happen.