Problems with 2002 Ford Taurus SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake lights failed to illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake light switch was malfunctioning, but was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v106000 (exterior lighting). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 233,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that the brake warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir and brake fluid needed to be replaced. the service was performed. however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice and the technician replaced the gem module and circuit board. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. updated 12/3/13*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. the accelerator pedal also depressed to the floorboard. the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle crashed into a communication box, went air bourne, and came to a stop after landing. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000. updated 9/10/12 *cn

In the summer of 2009 my 2002 ford taurus was taken to the shop for brake issues. while there, the car's back springs were found to be broken. to repair this problem new parts were required and subsequently bought and replaced in my car. recently, in the past month my car started to have problems with the suspension again. when i took it in to the shop they told me that the front springs were broken. again new parts were required to fix it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that three days after the vehicle was purchased it was inspected and the inspector stated that the rear suspension and the brakes were defective. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brakes as well as the tires replaced. the contact stated that the dealer sold her an unsafe vehicle that could have caused a crash to occur. while driving 25 mph down a hill, the contact stated that the brakes began to malfunction. the vehicle would not stop and continued driving through an intersection. the contact crashed the vehicle into a wall causing injuries to her knee and neck. the contact was taken to a hospital and was treated for her injuries. the contact was unable to walk due to the crash. the contact stated the dealer sold her a vehicle that had faulty brakes. the failure mileage was 63,000. the vin was not available.

Problems with noise front passenger side shuddering sound while driving comes and goes. problem with car running rough engine power decreased, seam like fuel is poor, some malfunction causing problems in traffic. this malfunction always happens on start up and during regular operating during driving. we have to keep letting off the gas and giving gas to try make it run right a hope to have a smooth ride. the popping noise from the front end always happen daily during driving with normal speeds. the front rotors has been changed three times since i owned this vehicle, continuing to have problem with the front end. brake pads always have been changed during these problems. *tr

I own a 2002 ford taurus and when i took the car in for brake service my mechanic discovered that 3 of 4 coil springs were broken. the left rear spring spun and cut a gouge in a tire with less than 100 miles on it. there is no recall on this item so for replacement of the springs i was socked with a $400 bill. i researched the problem and discovered this has been a problem with these springs for several years. see below associated press tue, oct. 04, 2005 washington - the government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the ford taurus and mercury sable, federal auto safety officials said tuesday. the national highway traffic safety administration said it opened a preliminary investigation into the 2000-2001 models of the taurus and sable sedans after receiving 131 complaints about broken coil springs. the inquiry involves about 467,000 vehicles. the taurus was among the best-selling passenger cars in the united states during the two model years. most of the complaints came from northern states where vehicles are often subject to salt corrosion during the winter. about half of the owners who filed complaints said there were punctures in the rear tires because of the broken coil springs. any help would be greatly appreciated. *tr

When brakes are applied the front end and steering wheel shake. replaced rotors and brake pads and front end alignment. one month later front end and steering wheel shake when brakes are applied. replaced parts again, at least 7 times in the past year and a half. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. while driving 5 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle stopped. the road conditions were normal. the vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the passenger side front coil spring failed. the coil spring punctured the tire. the current and failure mileages were 60,000. updated 12/27/07 *lj the dealer stated also repaired the ab sensor assembly. updated 12/12/07 *tr

2002 ford taurus with left coil spring broke. a recall was issued but not on the year the consumer owned.**nar**cc the ball joints were replaced because they were loose and worn. the wheel cylinders were replaced due to them leaking. *jb

2002 ford taurus. loss of brakes due to malfunction in abs system. removed fuse to the abs system and the brakes returned. daughter was on way home from work and went through a red traffic light because there was no brakes at all. good thing late at night and no one to be hit. ford continues to say not a recall problem. *nm

Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall, campaign 02v266000 regarding the brake pedal and linkages. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. no repairs have been made.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford taurus. the contact stated that the front rotors were wearing prematurely and were replaced ten times. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the weight of the vehicle was causing the rotors to wear prematurely. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 05/24/12*lj

I was driving on a 65 mph highway at posted speed. i exited onto a ramp, and applied the brakes. the pedal went to the floor with no braking. the automobile had only 12,000 miles.*ak

During wet/dry conditions, brakes are applied and vehicle fails to stop and continues to roll. this condition is intermittent. *jb

Brake failure under wet/ drizzly road condition.car continues to roll and will not stop. this has happened three times in the past few months with the most recent on 01-09-04.*ak

While driving 60 mph driver applied the brakes and vehicle skidded uncontrollably. this caused the vehicle to flip over and hit a concrete barrier. both air bags did not deploy. vehicle was totaled.*ak

Consumer complained about front brake rotors. the front brake rotors were replaced on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.*ak

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning brake pedal will go all the way down to the floor. *ak

Brake master cylinder defective on vehicle with less than 45,000 miles. obviously defective part and/or installation, since this part should generally last the lifetime of the vehicle.*ak

The vehicle experienced brake failure, which caused an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb

Consumer states' that the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close. vehicle is equipped with the automatic pedal adjuster. consumer states his foot became stuck under brake pedal resulting in consumer not able to brake. this resulted in a rearend collision. please provide any further information. ts

2002 ford taurus experiencing problems with brake equipment.*mr the vehicle has been serviced four times for brake problems. when the consumer would brake the steering wheel would shimmy and the brakes would pulsate. each time the brake rotors were replaced or resurfaced but they would fail again within a few months. *nm

Consumer advised that when attempting to depress brake or accelerator pedal will depress both simultaneously. this is due to their close proximity in design. mr

Dt: the contact stated the brakes have not operated properly since purchase. the vehicle will not slow down when the brake pedal is depressed. she must pump the pedal repeatedly, but this does not always work. the rotors and pads have been replaced by the dealership. the dealership was unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. the vehicle has been to an independent repair shop, and they too were unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. also, the contact detected fumes coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the same repair shop, and they determined the radiator overflow tank had a crack on the bottom. no repairs have been made. *ak

My daughter was pulling into a parking space, she applied the brakes, the car lunged ahead and hit the building. the passenger air bag deployed and not the drivers air bag. she had her seat belt on and hit the steering wheel. i talked to ford and they siad to go through my insurance company.*ak

Depressing brake pedal after removing foot from accelerator, vehicle continues to accelerate. the lower the brake pedal, the faster the accelleration. twice at stop signals i was able to put the car into park; when moved to drive, all was normal. on sept 7, in marietta ga, i was unable to move transmission into park. as the car was moving very fast. from a distance of 40 to 50 feet, car climbed an earthen embankment, over large shrubs. it stopped when top was reached. i was able get into reverse and back down. a service man at the marietta ford dealer said car was driveable. and that this happens all the time as the brake and accelelrator pedals are close. when the damage repaired in st. louis, it was more extensive than the adjustor had estimated. this same problem occurred as i was driving to my home from the repair shop. scary! mr

When applying the brakes consumer simultaneous applied the accelerator pedal. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts

When the brakes were applied, there was a burning smell.*jb

Brake problems causing vehicle not to stop.*ak