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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,126 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Ford Taurus brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Ford Taurus Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #17

Sep 011998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Anti lock brakes lock up in emergency stopping causing vehicle to pull.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #16

Dec 281996

Taurus

  • miles
Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped. When brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/T-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.

- Corvallis, OR, USA

problem #15

Mar 191998

Taurus

  • miles
Attempted to stop vehicle at an exit into an intersection and brakes failed. Vehicle lost control and went into intersection, but there were no other vehicles there. Put vehicle in reverse to stop it.

- Portage, WI, USA

problem #14

Dec 031997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes overheat and fade badly. Dealer also replaced front brake calipers/pads/rotors. Problem still exists.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #13

Sep 021997

Taurus

  • miles
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating. Applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise control was not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

problem #12

Sep 181997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
ABS brakes overheat and fade badly.

- Cupertino, CA, USA

problem #11

Sep 251996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving, approaching a traffic light with foot on brake, depressed brakes about 1/2 block from light when realized that car was not stopping. Pushed the brakes to the floor and they locked up. Hit vehicle in front and driver's air bag failed to deploy.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
While driving at approx. 40mph, during panic stop, experienced ABS failure when brakes locked up on dry pavement, resulting in rearending vehicle when stopping short.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 061997

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Upon applying the ABS brakes when coming to a stop, the vehicle brakes lock up.

- Lincoln, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 201996

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle's ABS braking system failed intermittently, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer stted when driving brake would go within 2 to 3 inches of the floorboard when applied, this continued throughout the day, the next it returned to normal, consumer took vehicle to dealership but they could not duplicate the problem.

- Perrsyburg, OH, USA

problem #7

May 061996

Taurus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving car in high speed lane in AZ, came upon another car, left front wheel of other car started swaying, Ford driver hit brakes (ABS), they locked up, front of Taurus hit rear of other car at 65 mph, driver's air bags did not deploy on impact.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #6

Oct 101994

Taurus

  • miles
Anti-lock braking system goes out, mostly in the winter and when the roads are wet.

- Holland Patent, NY, USA

problem #5

Jun 261996

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Taking exit in left lane, vehicle going down ramp, brakes (ABS) failed to stop, went into intersection, hit 2 other parked vehicles, air bags deployed. Consumer states possible acceleration jam or cruis control, vehicle picked up speed and would not slow down and hit a road side concrete block and two parjed cars consumer suffered injuries.

- Florham Park, NJ, USA

problem #4

Mar 291996

Taurus

  • miles
When applying the brakes the car will not stop. The car is equipped with ABS.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 041995

Taurus

  • miles
ABS, failure of the ABS systems, and computer sensor failure, pedal went to the floor, to stop vehicle use the emergency brake to stop vehicle.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 231995

Taurus

  • miles
ABS lights come on/off.

- Birmingham , AL, USA

problem #1

Feb 101995

Taurus

  • miles
ABS brakes failure.

- Needham , MA, USA

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