: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 65 mph the brakes went to the floor. When hitting a bump the brakes bounce and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the front and rear brakes and the engine light sensor. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Flushing, NY, USA

I have experience the same lost of power steering and brakes, I have also notice that when I turn my wheel it makes a squeaking sound.had the car checked was told it needed to be lubed.had it lubed car is still doing the same thing.a coworker has a 1997 Ford Taurus like my car and they are experencing the same noises. Please advise if this problem is common.

- Newport, NC, USA

While driving and upon pressing the brakes vehicle accelerated. The only way consumer could stop the vehicle was to put the vehicle in neutral. However, the last time she did that the vehicle accelerated at full speed. There were no accidents or injuries. Took vehicle to the mechanic. However, the problem recurred.

- Big Lake, MN, USA

While driving, without warning, engine check light/ ABS light on dashboard illuminated. Consumer was referred to dealer ship or manufacturer.

- South Haven, MI, USA

A/C compressor seized causing drivebelt failure and loss of steering, alternator, and power brakes.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

Brake system functions erratically. Dealership has not examined vehicle. There is a wire located right above brake pedal, if this wire is moved or touched, brake system fails to function.

- Greenwood, IN, USA

Dealer claims no problem found but brakes absolutely failed.

- St. Albans, WV, USA

Vehicle would hesitate & wouldn't stay running. Wires for fuel pump had rubbed against flex hose, causing it to expose the wires & short out. Dealer cold do nothing because no recall. Also the cv joints failed and the transmission pan cracked. The brakes vibrated causing the steering to vibrate terrebly. The vehicle, the consumer says, must be defective.

- Melrose, FL, USA

Consumer was traveling about 15mph and ran over a puddle of water, and fronts wheels locked up. There was a horrible of noise, and battery lights came on. Dealership was aware of problem.

- New Orlean, LA, USA

Dear general, on 6/17/00, I purchase a used vehicle from germain big lot, naples, Florida. The vehicle purchased was a 1997 Ford Taurus gl, VIN# [xxx]. on the date of purchased, during my test drive, I question the saleswoman about the feel of the brakes. Her reply was that I was used to disc brakes and that the Taurus had anti lock brakes and I would get used to the feel. Upon applying the brakes, they would pulsate and the car would experience some vibration. I purchased this vehicle in good faith and under the assumption I would get used to it. The sales person also informed me that the car had just less than 25,000 miles and that it had factory warranty up to 36,000. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

While driving at approximately 45 mph consumer applied brakes to come to a gradual stop and brakes completely failed, there was no resistance. With full pressure on brakes, vehicle kept going about 200 yards before vehicle stopped, resulting in an accident. Dealer cannot determine the cause.

- Baxter, MN, USA

Driving at 55 mph I applied the brakes lightly and the car started to accelerate, I stepped on the brake pedal but it would not slow the car at all and it was hard to steer, the steering wheel seemed to try to pull to either side, back and forth but I kept it going as straight as I could, then the abruptly pivoted 180 degrees about the left front wheel and the car slid sideways accross the right lane and hit the guardrail with the left front corner and left side of the car.

- Shelton, CT, USA

Rear wheel cylinder is leaking, causing loss of brake fluid, which could lead to brake failure and a vehicle accident. Can NHTSA provide information on this matter.

- Lake Orion, MI, USA

Many problems since purchase, very disatisfied, car was not checked out prior to sale, car was missing basic fluids, car had lights out which I was ticketed for, car was running horrible needed brakes, also needed what was thought to be a tuneup but car continued to run horrible which looks to have turned out to be engine problems which led to replacement of engine.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

Brakes failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

Since purchasing car it has had a popping sound when braking and turning.

- Waterford, NY, USA

Anti lock brakes locked up resulting in an accident.

- Houston, TX, USA

While driving the steering locked up and there was no steering in the vehicle. Tried to turn the wheel and there was no reaction in the wheel. So the driver tried to apply the brakes and there were no brakes in the vehicle. This problem happened all of a sudden.

- Washington, DC, USA

During panic braking, pedal goes to floor without immediately engaging brakes; causes increase in stopping distance; almost caused crash. Not checked by dealer.

- Ridgewood, NJ, USA

Consumer was trveling about 10 to 15 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal went to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing consumer to have an accident.

- St. Louis, MO, USA