3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,000 miles

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problem #1

Dec 132008

Taurus

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Taurus. While driving 45 mph the contact had to suddenly apply the brakes to stop the vehicle and the master cylinder failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the master cylinder repaired. The dealer stated that too much pressure caused the master cylinder to malfunction. This is the second time in a year the the contact had to replace the master cylinder. The contact is concerned that when the master cylinder malfunctions a crash could occur. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- Hamden, CT, USA

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