10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Aug 012001

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and another vehicle jumped in front of him. He went to apply brakes and pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.

- San Lender, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 262000

Taurus

  • miles
Brake problems.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #9

Jun 262000

Taurus

  • miles
Brake problems.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 212000

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Brakes turned once and are not responding well.

- Montezuma, GA, USA

problem #7

Jul 081999

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes locking up. Nlm

- Elora, TN, USA

problem #6

Nov 211998

Taurus

  • miles
Whenever the brakes are applied, it would have high idle & acceleration. Would have to keep foot on brakes to maintain stop. Had taken to dealer several times for high acceleration & idling, but problem is never found.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 121999

(reported on)

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When appyling brakes on wet or dry pavement the front and rear wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid or slide. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Elora, TN, USA

problem #4

Sep 251997

Taurus

  • miles
Was traveling aproximately 10mph when front suspension started squeaking. Had part of the braking system replaced prior to suspension squeaking.

- Nevada, TX, USA

problem #3

Jun 121998

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
When appyling the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal trvaels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Detriot, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 131998

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident.

- Bowling Green, KY, USA

problem #1

Dec 171997

Taurus

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 35 mph the consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, according to consumer, the vehicle stopped, but there was a lot of vibration on the steering wheel. The consumer had taken the vehicle twice to dealer already, and she will take it back one more time the next day.

- Atlan, GA, USA