Ford TAURUS X brakes problems
39 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
164 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
60,734 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 146 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
39 of 164 complaints match this topic (23.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10215650 · 2008-01-22 (January 22, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD TAURUS X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER IS LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE LEFT OF THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN HE ATTEMPTS TO APPLY PRESSURE TO THE PARKING BRAKE, IT IS EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY PRESS THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER. AS A RESULT, THE HOOD OPENS. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,428. UPDATED 03-18-08 *BF UPDATED 03/18/08 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,428 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10215751 · 2008-01-23 (January 23, 2008)
THE NEW FORD TAURUS X (FRONT WHEEL DRIVE) VEHICLE ROLLS BACK WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO MOVE IT TO THE ACCELERATOR WHEN ON AN INCLINE. IT WILL KEEP ROLLING AS FAR AS YOU LET IT GO. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN TO ANYONE OWNING ONE. I AM NOT USE TO DRIVING WITH TWO FEET AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO. THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO WHEN SOME CHILD RUNS BEHIND A CAR AND THE CAR ROLLS BACK AND HITS THEM. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP IT IS BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FORD PUT IN IT. I HAVE WRITTEN THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232145 · 2008-06-24 (June 24, 2008)
THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE IN DRIVE IF STOPPED ON AN INCLINE AND FOOT IS REMOVED FROM BRAKE, IT ROLLS LIKE IT IS IN NEUTRAL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 190 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10241436 · 2008-09-09 (September 9, 2008)
ENCOUNTER IN NORMAL DRIVING WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE MOVING YOUR FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL YOUR FOOT SEEMS TO CATCH BOTH MAKING THE CAR DIFFICULT TO STOP(ENGINE RUNS FASTER WHILE BRAKING TILL YOU REALIZE YOUR FOOT IS IN CONTACT WITH BOTH PEDALS, HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK WITH MULTIPLE DRIVERS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10241436 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10251768 · 2008-12-14 (December 14, 2008)
DANGEROUS DESIGN OF RELATION OF BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR (GAS) PEDAL. THE GAS PEDAL IS LOCATED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY/4 OF AN INCH OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. AND THE GAS PEDAL IS ON A 15DEG.ANGLE FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM LEANING TOWARDS THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED THERE IS INSUFFICIENT SPACE TO AVOID THE GAS PEDAL CAUSING ACCELERATION AND BRAKING AT THE SAME TIME. STOPPING IS DANGEROUS!!!! I CALLED THE FACTORY AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND ASKED IF IT COULD PROVIDE MORE SPACE BETWEEN GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL AND WAS TOLD NO BECAUSE IS WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251768 at NHTSA ↗