While driving 30 MPH rear driver side spindle snapped, cutting the brake line. This caused the vehicle to have extended stopping distance which resulted in a roll over. Consumer sustained neck and back injuries.
2001 Ford Taurus brakes complaints
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Pulsations while braking. When I had about 12000 miles on my 2001 ford taurus, the brakes started to pulsate when I applied them. The service dept told me it was normal wear and the disc needed resurfacing. Now with ~29000 miles the problem is reoccuring. I expect longer life out of my brakes.
We noticed the lower half of the car is covered with small rust spots 44000 miles. We do not have an estimate on fixing this problem. At 39000 miles we began experiencing a rattle under the right front passenger floor board. This has been inspected and nothing has been found so far, however the rattle continues to grow worse. Just under 30000 miles the front brakes required replacment. New rotors and brake pads were installed, however within a weeks time the car was back in for more brake work. The pads were replaced by the shop, but the sqeaking has returned again.( we did not have the brakes repaired at the ford dealership, because we were told that this was not covered under warranty.) the fuel gauge reads erracticly between full and 1/4. I have made no attempt to have this fixed yet. The engine has developed a hard starting problem within the last few weeks. It will crank and not start. Then after a couple of attempts, it will start but idle rough.
When applying the brakes the front end shook violently.*ak the dealer rotated and balanced all four tires. The dealer also replaced the front rotors and pads and adjusted the rear brakes.
Consumer complained about front brake rotors. The front brake rotors were replaced on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close, and gas pedal is 1/2 inch lower. When stepping on the brake pedal consumer can hit the gas pedal at the same time. Dealer states there can be no modifications because of design specifications.
While driving at night or during inclement weather brakes fail to respond. The brake pedal is hard, and extended stopping distance is necessary to perform properly.
Problems with brakes on 2001 ford taurus.*mr nearly a fatel accident because of failed brakes only 10,000 miles on vehicle.
Problems with 2001 ford taurus brake rotors.*mr the front end vibrated and the brake rotors were replaced numerous times, however the problem still existed. Ford was ordered to repair all repairs but they only turned the rotors. *ph also the passenger window dragged, the lights dimmed when the radio or heater was on, and also the transmission jerked at times and there was a vibration in the front of the vehicle, the mechanic stated it was due to tire wear.
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, and caused less braking power. *ak on a level road, the brakes were applied at a traffic light and the pedal had gone to the floor with little braking power, the pedal returned several minutes later. The dealer couldn't find the source of the problem. *scc
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor on 2001 ford taurus -- have replaced rotors twice and tires once since purchasing vehicle in january 2003 w/ only 30k miles on it. Now have 49k miles and the steering wheel practically jumps out of my hands while braking due to the rotors which were put on only 2 months ago after dealership billed ford for shaving rotors below safety specifications and had to be replaced at my expense. Ford needs to do something about the extreme heat generated thereby causing rotors to have to be replaced everytime individual must suddenly stop ! Ford should pay for next rotors and should consider recalling vehicle due to braking system will cause accidents if someone cannot stop and ford will be liable in my particular situation. I will advertise this information and make readily available all my documentation to the legal field and any attorney who requests it.
Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing ,and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated while traveling at at normal speeds tried "to avoid hitting a deer, consumer slammed foot on brake pedal, foot got stuck between the gas pedal and brake pedal, lost control and hit a mail box. Vehicle was air borne, landing in a neighbor's yard. None of the vehicles air bags deployed.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 5/30/2003 because a noise was heard while driving. Both rear wheel cylinder boots were cracked and had to be replaced. Currently, the vehicle is making the same noise as before. Rear clips loose and moving around. *ak
While applying brakes the pedal went all the way down to the floor. *tt the incident occurred twice at the same spot, but different days, the consumer pulled out of the road, as the consumer attempted to turn left at the red light the vehicle did not move. The brakes had become inoperative before as well where the consumer felt as if the vehicle wasn't going to stop. *scc
2001 ford taurus 4 door sedan.*mr there was a clunking noise when the consumer moved the gear shift selector from park to another gear position. The lock cylinder in the ignition was frozen, the radio was inoperative, and the door panels were removed to clean the window runs..*ts. The rear drum assembly was cracked and pitted.
My 2001 ford taurus shakes at highway speeds. Problem has been blamed on everything. Tires have been replaced and balanced, rotors have been replaced (for the 2nd time in this cars young life), and the brake pads have been replaced. I just want my car to stop shaking. Seems like we're playing eeny,meeny,miny, moe with my money and time. Still no resolution.
There was a pulsation in the steering wheel when the brakes were applied.
2001 ford taurus. Brakes resurfaced at 23,000 miles. (may 2002) still not right, asked to recheck. The dealer insisted nothing wrong. Rotors replaced at 38,000 miles. So far, ford refusing to pay. Not to mention, four new tires about the same time.
The vehicles brake pedal disengage from the master cylinders push rod. The dealer was contacted and repaired the vehicle. *nlm the dealer did not volunteer information of other models that has factory recalls for the retainer clip. Refer to recall# 02v266000 scc
When the consumer attempted to brake, his foot became stuck between the gas and brake pedal, consumer loss control but was able to get foot out and come to a safe stop. Consumer believed the pedals were designed too close together.
The vehicle experienced total brake failure twice in the last 2 weeks, the dealer was unable to determine cause of brake failure.
The brake rotors failed, which caused the vehicle to experience stopping distance.
When brakes was applied, there was a vibration shock from the pedal and they didn't hold. This almost caused an accident. The dealership has been contacted. Ts
The brake and speed pedal are two and half inches apart. Causing the consumer to apply both at the same time. Please fill in additional information. Ts
Consumer stated had problems with brake pedal. Also stated that the brake pedal is 2" higher that the gas pedal. Dealer was contaced and stated that there was a recall but they said that there was no problem with it. *ts *tt the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal is too close together which caused the consumer's foot to hit both and cause an accident.
Consumer experincing several problems with vehicle. Door out of alignment 3 times, ga gauge not working and replace front brake rotors 4 times.
Consumer states when applied the brakes the vehicle suffered sudden acceleration. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.. Ts
While traveling at about 3 MPH, consumer states' pressed brake pedal and vehicle took off through the parking lot, hitting a couple of cars before consumer could safely locate brake pedal and stop. Consumer states there is a recall for the distance between the brake and accelerater pedal. 02 v 266 000. Please provide any further information. Ts
When consumer attempted to apply the brakes suddenly, the brake pedal went to the floor, which caused consumer to hit the vehicle in front of him. *jg
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