10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 1
Average Mileage:
36,526 miles

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problem #7

May 212001

Taurus

  • 10 miles
There was a pulsation in the steering wheel when the brakes were applied.

- Saco, ME, USA

problem #6

Mar 102003

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
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.

- Laurel, MA, USA

problem #5

Feb 282003

Taurus

  • 13,000 miles
The vehicle experienced total brake failure twice in the last 2 weeks, the dealer was unable to determine cause of brake failure.

- Kingston, WA, USA

problem #4

Jan 242003

Taurus

  • 26,000 miles
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.

- Uhrichsville, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 022002

Taurus

  • miles
Consumer states when applied the brakes the vehicle suffered sudden acceleration. Contacted dealer and dealer was not willing to do anything..

- Versalle, KY, USA

problem #2

Sep 012002

Taurus 6-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
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.

- Palisades Park, NJ, USA

problem #1

Mar 282002

Taurus

  • miles
While driving, another vehicle pulled in front of consumer, consumer applied brakes but vehicle was not slowing down. Consumer states feels like the gas pedal was stuck. Took to Ford and there is a recall 02S40 for brakes. Same problem consumer had.

- Clinton, SC, USA