1988 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 7%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 3 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.
“Consumer's 1988 Ford Taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender. The vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts.”
NHTSA complaint #10156242, filed 2006-04, 75,000 miles“The front disc rotor rusted off of the hub on both front wheels! I have never had this happen on any of the other approximately 20 vehicles I've owned. Ford has recalls for this in ne states, west through wi. I live in eastern mn, almost spittin distance from wi.”
NHTSA complaint #701537, filed 1998-12“Problems with vehicle's fuel line. Consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10073942, filed 2004-05“Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. Intermittent problem. Mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration.”
NHTSA complaint #820576, filed 1998-02“When hitting the brakes the right front wheel totally locked up, and vehicle had no brakes. This happened while traveling on a quiet road. There was no crash. Also, brake calipers and pads have been replaced. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837526, filed 1999-05Related 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 1988 Ford Taurus
94 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsSeat belts
33 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology