Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 985A6 | 03/18/1998 | 601004 | Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc | 12/14/2000 | |
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 9674 | 03/25/1996 | 613327 | Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A20 | 03/18/1998 | 601020 | A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt | 06/18/1998 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| RCL/94E55 | 03/01/1995 | 3013100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 94235 | 11/01/1994 | 37731 | Front disc brake noise while braking. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2096 | |
| No summary. dt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | |||
| 10/16/2001 | 10/05/2000 | ||
| My car stalls or just stops in the middle of traffic, it will go from 60mph to 0mph. this has happened over 20 times. i took it to peffley ford for repairs, they charged me $669.36 and 6 days later my car cut out on me again and they towed it to their shop. they refused to look at my car without me paying more money for repairs and the tow truck. i have spent thousands of dollars on repairs for my car and i fear for my life every time i get into that car. i never know when it will cut out and i can't afford to buy a new car. i found out that 8 people owned that car before me, when i bought the car, the salesperson said that it would be safe for my two young girls to ride in he was wrong. i have all of my supporting documentation and will send copies to you. please do something before one or all of my family end up injured or dead. thanking you in advance, karen judkins. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 07/19/2000 | 1 | ||
| It's not geared to any manufacture because all the vehicles i have driven work the same way. this pertaining to cruise control. their is only two ways to shut it off. the one way you shut it off is to hit the brakes like if you have stop fast to avoid a accident. but the problem is if the brake light fuse is blown it will not shut off the cruise and you are fighting the brake with the engine revving at a higher rate like highway speed. the only way you can bring it off cruise is manually shut it off through the on and off switch. now at avoiding a accident the first thing you do hit the brake i don't i think most people would shut it off manually at the time of a accident when their under pressure of a accident and have time to the burn out fuse can happen from a short that happens within the vehicle electric or a short in a the towing object. this happened years ago with me but with all the problems with throttle that has happen recent made me think about what happen to me. and again this is not geared to any certain manufacture i have had ford to gm. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 129000 | 50 | 05/13/2006 |
| My car shakes when i drive and jerks very badly when you put on the brakes. i just put new pads on the front and that's where it's shaking from. it feels like the car is gonna fall apart. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 85000 | ||
| Milage: 136000km problem: blown head gasket and transmission problems such as slipping/grinding from a stop or accellerating after rounding a corner. estimated cost: $4000.00 | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 154000 | 1 | 12/09/2002 |
| Rear brakes sticking, failing to release on 1994 ford taurus with rear disk brakes. i have burned up 2 sets of rear brakes and have still not found the problem to fix it properly. new rear calipers both time the rear brakes have been replaced. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/28/2001 | 146000 | 10 | 01/10/1994 |
| When you unlock the doors using the electronic remote the right rear passenger door will open itself without using the handle to manually open it.this is a ford taurus station wagon lx model purchased in 1994. the reason i checked property damage was because a guy at a firestone tire place had the car and it poped open on him as he started the car and didn't know of the problem and the door opened wide as he was taking the car out of the repair shop. the door will also open as you turn the car off and it unlocks all the doors. when the unlock operation happens is when the door will open by itself. *ak | |||
| 04/30/2001 | 30 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle recently began dying without reason, engine just completely stops, will normally restart within 30 mins. mechanic can give no cause, said it is common to taurus. brakes have been inspected and no problems noted, however when you are turning to the right or onto an inclined surface they lock. fuel in tank sloshes noticabiliy when turning, shakes vehicle. | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway and another vehicle was in front of her, consumer applied brakes and vehicle didn't stop, resulting in a rear end collision. abs braking system was defective. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident at 22 mph because brakes failed to engage while applying. aslo, both air bags did not deploy. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Head gasketand brake failures. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| My wire got into the car in our driveway, started the car and immediately put it into drive. the engine revved up to its maximum rpms, front wheels spun on asphalt drive, finally gripped the drive and shot down the drive at about 50mph. she stepped on the brake pedal and it went to the floor..no brakes. the car hit our firewood stack and pushed the wood in front of the car until the front wheels came off the ground, then hit a tree at the end of the drive. the engine stopped, she turned off the key and exited the car. i had driven the car earlier in the day and could not get the cruise control to activate. we have no idea what caused this event! *ak | |||
| 07/16/1999 | |||
| While driving cruise control activated unexpectedly, causing gas pedal to travel to the floor. also, brakes would not stop the vehicle. this may have caused a crash. consumer had to use the emergency parking brake , place vehicle in neutral, and turn off the vehicle. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1999 | |||
| When brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a minor collision. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| On a couple of occasions vehicle experienced anti-lock brake problems. on one occasion at the intersection the vehicle began to roll. however, the brake pads and master cylinder was replaced to prevent failure. *yc | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 2 | ||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, vehicle would start to shimmy. took to dealer & was told the rotors needed changing. problem has reappeared. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1997 | 4 | ||
| Driving vehicle in overdrive at 30mph when a part in the transmission failed. it caused the lever to slam in another gear. also when vehicle is stopped & brakes are depressed, vehicle loses power. a few seconds later, gear reengages & lurches forward into drive or reverse when foot is removed from brake pedal. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1998 | |||
| While coming to a stop the pedal went to the floor, rusulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another vehicle. the dealer will be notified about the accident. *ak | |||
| 12/14/1997 | 2 | 08/24/1994 | |
| Abs failed and wheels locked. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake rotors failed, warped and corroded, vibration in the front end. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| When coming to a stop at an intersection brakes failed. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in shop for brake problems prior to accident from brake vibration to the anti lock brake dash light coming on while vehicle was in motion, therefore new rotors, pads and shoes were put on vehicle.*jb | |||
| 10/28/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving went to apply the brake there was no brake causing an accident rear end someone have abs anti-lock brake fail sometimes . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/09/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brakes required repairs. mjs | |||
| 07/16/1998 | |||
| Brakes failed while driving 20mph on smooth surface, not enough pressure when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1999 | |||
| When driving and shifting gears consumer can hear a knocking noise coming from the vehicle. also, when applying the brakes, the noise is there sometimes. consumer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| When putting vehicle into reverse, the vehicle engine started racing, causing the vehicle to increase its speed, resulting in an accident. please provide details. *ak the vehicle went backward at a high speed and the driver try to stop, the brakes would not stop it before collision. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| Foot was on the brake and the vehicles engine began racing without foot on the accelerator and put the car into neutral.*ak | |||
| 06/30/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| When coming to a stop at an intersection brakes failed. *ak consumer states vehicle has been in shop for brake problems prior to accident from brake vibration to the anti lock brake dash light coming on while vehicle was in motion, therefore new rotors, pads and shoes were put on vehicle.*jb | |||
| 12/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Noisy brakes. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1995 | |||
| Vehicle surge forward, with the brakes on. tt | |||
| 11/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake problems. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/04/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed rear wheel isn't moving due to the rear disc brake support bracket pin/ brake pads keep wearing out. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1998 | |||
| At any speed the vehicle will stall. when applying the brakes at 55 mph the vehicle vibrates and pulls to the left. also, the tire on the passenger's side is wearing. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1997 | |||
| The rear disc brake bolts are stripped. they are not on securely and could loosen at anytime, and the brakes could fall off. consumer stated that they had brakes inspected. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 3 | 06/17/1995 | |
| Right front metal plate of brakes was bent w/the top of lug nut flying off hitting owner. tt this was also causing tire to go flat. jack failed. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 1 | 11/25/1994 | |
| Caliper failed. | |||
| 04/19/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Right rear caliper failed. | |||
| 06/08/1995 | |||
| Severe front end shaking resulting from warped rotors. brake booster caused calipers to lock and resulted in this problem. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake shoes/pads replaced. yh | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 2 | 11/25/1994 | |
| Rear brake pads failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake shoes failed, causing vibration. | |||
| 11/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transferring material on brake disc, causing increase in thickness of disc. *sd | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Brakes replacement of disc rotors and pads in the front and will lockup and extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vibration in front end when braking,resurfaced rotors to repair. yh | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 07/15/1994 | ||
| While traveling vehicle would only travel 15-25 mph and engine would make loud noise. also, transmission failure/ ignition key slips when attempting to start vehicle, and replaced front brake rotors. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/18/1996 | ||
| Brake rotors warped causing severe front end vibration. mjs | |||
| 03/03/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| After driving a ford taurus for the last 11 years (1985 & 1994) i have discovered that both cars have simular problems. my 1994 taurus is inoperative due to a transmission failure. my previous taurus had the same problem. as of today the car won't move. the rear defroster failed in both vehicals. they both always seemed to have problems with the rotors. the factory alarm has been a chore since day one and the automatic locks make this awful sound. on march 26, 1999 i will send a letter of complaint to ford motor company starting at the dealership and working my way up from there. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1998 | 2 | 03/22/1994 | |
| The front and rear brake rotors are warping. when attempting to stop the vehicle consumer noticed vibration coming from the front end. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1996 | 2 | ||
| Whenever abs brakes are applied, vehicle would start to shimmy. took to dealer & was told the rotors needed changing. problem has reappeared. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 1 | 11/25/1994 | |
| Rotor failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake rotors failed, causing vibration while braking. | |||
| 09/06/1996 | 1 | 11/07/1994 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | 10/18/1996 | |
| Brake rotors rusted. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake rotors failed, warped and corroded, vibration in the front end. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1994 | ||
| When brakes were applied a distinct shimmy was felt not only in brakes but also in steering wheel due to (4) brake rotors out of round. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Brakes replacement of disc rotors and pads in the front and will lockup and extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| 06/08/1995 | |||
| Severe front end shaking resulting from warped rotors. brake booster caused calipers to lock and resulted in this problem. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| Why only that left on brakes after only 38950 miles? this not normal | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake shoes/pads replaced. yh | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Rear brake drums and shoes malfunctioned, causing rear wheel to lock up which may cause an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Drums failed, causing vibration while braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/14/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2094 | |
| Right rear brake line failed resulting in complete loss of brakes. towed to garage where inspectiion showed thea line had rusted and burst. inspection also showed severe rust on brake lines from proportioning valve to front of car . rust is in an area not easily observed by normal maintenace inspection and could lead to sudden failure of brake system.*ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| My brakes completely failed in the crosswalk of my sons' elementary school while school was letting out. the service manager at midas found a perfectly good brake hose with a hole rubbed in to it. he said (and i have it in writing), that the bracket that holds the brake hose is very wimpy and bends too easily then rubs a hole in the brake hose. therefore, all the brake fluid leaked out and my brakes failed. i have the defective hose, and the bracket is still on the car. luckily no kids were in the crosswalk or someone could have been killed. the repair cost was $200 (i have the receipt) and i would like ford to reimburse me as well as address this problem. no one should have to die or be injured before this is addressed. the service manager and owner of the midas shop where it was repaired said he had this same problem in other fords. he even called the local ford dealer about it and said he never heard anything back. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 25 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Car began to engage in gear when coming to a stop or accelerating. during this time car would accelerated rapidly or lurch forward. due to a defective aluminum clutch piston had to be replaced with a steel one. rebuild axod-e transmission, k frame bolt exhaqust gasket. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 130000 | 2 | |
| I purchased my 1994 ford taurus used in fall 2002. in february 2003 the rear brakes began to make a grinding noise and the right rear caliper broke. i then had both rear calipers replaced along with pads and rotors. only 3 months later the right rear brake began grinding again. the right rear caliper was again replaced along with rotors and pads. my mechanic reported that a proportioning valve had a great deal of rust and was not permitting brake fluid to the right rear brake. this valve has lines to all 4 brakes and he is uncertain if all lines must be replaced when the valve is replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/08/1995 | |||
| Severe front end shaking resulting from warped rotors. brake booster caused calipers to lock and resulted in this problem. tt | |||