1987 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact states that the 1987 Ford Taurus station wagon experienced a very violent acceleration. While driving along at 30 MPH the vehicle raced. The contact then put foot on the brake and the car skidded and the car would not stop, and began going faster. The hand brake was pulled. The brake was pulled so hard that something broke and started leaking. The contact pulled it out of drive and put it into park, and the car was still going. The contact made it to a gas station and was finally able to stall the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139691, filed 2005-10, 53,000 miles“The brakes would fail to stop vehicle after being applied. When waiting at stop light & would start to go, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Also, windshield wipers would intermittently work when in use. Would cause poor visibility to the driver at time of need.”
NHTSA complaint #847312, filed 1999-09“Brakes won't adjust and almost went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light kept coming on.when applying the brakes, they won't stop vehicle. Vehicle has been in the shop twice for the same problem, and the dealer can't determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #834237, filed 1999-01“While driving on normal road condtions the pedal went to floor and a noise was heard like air being released. Vehicle went through a red light. Put car into low gear to stop. Mechanic stated that master cylinder failed.”
NHTSA complaint #809083, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 91V134000Aug 6, 1991Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used…Covers: Ford Taurus 1986–1991, Mercury Sable 1986–1991, Lincoln Continental 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 33 | 16% |
| 2009 | 5 | 8% |
| 2008 | 15 | 9% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 5% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 46 | 3% |
| 2001 | 97 | 9% |
| 2000 | 108 | 9% |
| 1999 | 107 | 12% |
| 1998 | 81 | 15% |
| 1997 | 73 | 9% |
| 1996 | 71 | 9% |
| 1995 | 86 | 7% |
| 1994 | 56 | 6% |
| 1993 | 110 | 7% |
| 1992 | 67 | 10% |
| 1991 | 74 | 11% |
| 1990 | 26 | 7% |
| 1989 | 35 | 6% |
| 1988 | 22 | 7% |
| 1987 | 19 | 7% |
| 1986 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Taurus
69 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBody and structure
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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