20 of the
355 complaints about the 1987 Ford Taurus are about the
braking system — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
53,000 miles.
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE 1987 FORD TAURUS STATION WAGON EXPERIENCED A VERY VIOLENT ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT 30 MPH THE VEHICLE RACED. THE CONTACT THEN PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SKIDDED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, AND BEGAN GOING FASTER. THE HAND BRAKE WAS PULLED. THE BRAKE WAS PULLED SO HARD THAT SOMETHING BROKE AND STARTED LEAKING. THE CONTACT PULLED IT OUT OF DRIVE AND PUT IT INTO PARK, AND THE CAR WAS STILL GOING. THE CONTACT MADE IT TO A GAS STATION AND WAS FINALLY ABLE TO STALL THE CAR. THE CAR WAS LEFT AT THE GAS STATION AND LEFT FOR SOMEONE TO BRING THE CAR HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT HE WOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE IT MAY TAKE OFF WITH HIM. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY COULD DO A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK ON THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE. THE CONTACT CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE ALL THE TESTING DONE . FORD HAS BEEN CALLED, BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY FREE REMEDY TO OFFER. THE DRIVER WAS EXTREMELY SCARED AND HAS SUFFERED HEART PROBLEMS SINCE THE INCIDENT.*AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 -
NHTSA complaint #10139691 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO STOP VEHICLE AFTER BEING APPLIED. WHEN WAITING AT STOP LIGHT & WOULD START TO GO, VEHICLE WOULD STALL OUT FOR NO REASON. ALSO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY WORK WHEN IN USE. WOULD CAUSE POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER AT TIME OF NEED.
NHTSA complaint #847312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #544568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mifflinville, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
BRAKES WON'T ADJUST AND ALMOST WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON.WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY WON'T STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #834237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #520656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #517703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #518988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Northport, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND A NOISE WAS HEARD LIKE AIR BEING RELEASED. VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A RED LIGHT. PUT CAR INTO LOW GEAR TO STOP. MECHANIC STATED THAT MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #809083 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Simsbury, CT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
WHEEL CYLINDER LOCKS UP, CAUSING BRAKES FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #512379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Corona, NYCrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
PRIOR TO RECALL, RIGHT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR CRACKED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO RIGHT, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
NHTSA complaint #502010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
FRONT/REAR BRAKES FIXED TWICE WITHIN 3000 MILES. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #487780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-134), CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER TO ONE SIDE/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #482325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VEER TO THE RIGHT/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD
NHTSA complaint #481532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warren, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND FROZE AND DID NOT WORK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #970571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Flushing, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ROTOR FAILED, PULLING VEHICLE TO ONE SIDE, CAUSING ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL. (91S36)
NHTSA complaint #482708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West College, INCrash4 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THE STEERING , BRAKES, AND SEAT BELTS ALL FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. TT
NHTSA complaint #967201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RIO Rancho, NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #966114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
RIO Rancho, NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO DEFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS AND ROTORS. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #966114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
RUSTERFRON BRAKE ROTORS, CAUSINGVEHICLE TO SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING.
NHTSA complaint #966101 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vicksburg, MS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE PLUG ON MASTER CYLINDER IS GLUED AND WHEN GLUE DISINTEGRATES THERE ARE NO BRAKES PRESENT. TT
NHTSA complaint #962591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.