1991 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 11%of 649 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,582miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Ford Taurus, 11% of the 649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,582 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My Ford Taurus 1991 station wagon lunged forward uncontrollably after backing up, braking, then starting to go forward. It went against a wall, the brake didn't work, the front of the car was crashed, I had to put it into park to stop it. Please let me know if any other car same make and model has had the same problem. My mechanic tested it and it did this another 3 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10086334, filed 2004-08, 102,000 miles“My 1991 non sho Ford Taurus was parked in the driveway for 1 day. I walked out to my car in the early morning to take it to work. I put the key into the ignition and shifted the car into reverse. It was at this moment, that the car accelerated and I ended up going in reverse down the street without brakes at a very rapid speed. I came to a jarring stop after I impacted a car that was parked on the street. Brakes were squishy and non-functioning. The car was unable to stop by mechanical means. The car accelerated to 45 miles an hour. The car is now totaled and is visually completely wrecked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482512, filed 2012-10, 89,163 miles“Total repairs 3400.00 at a time when money is very scarce as I am retired and on a very limited income. I expected to maintain small repairs, but with taking care of the vehicle and the low mileage, I believe the axels/ brakes and transmission are very premature and maybe the A/C. At 37168 miles, the car should be running like new.”
NHTSA complaint #749067, filed 2001-07“Went to pep boys of ontario, ohio to have brake work done. They disconected my e-brake cable and did not tell me, when I noticed a cable hanging from bottom of car I called and asked about it and then they told me about the e-brake cable. I asked to have it fixed and all they did was tie it up out of sight with plastic wire ties. And will not return my calls or anything. Have sent e-mails and tryed to see manger no luck. Can you help.”
NHTSA complaint #761713, filed 2002-05“Brake problem was brought to dealers attentions 3 times, finally the third time they told me the rotors needed to be replaced, but my car was supposedly not part of the recalled vehicles with rotor problems. I have learned that since my vehicle was purchased * registered in mail, it was part of the recall. I would like the dealer to refund what I paid for rotor replacement by their service department.”
NHTSA complaint #701895, filed 1999-01Related 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 1991 Ford Taurus
260 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEquipment
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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