1993 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,557 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 1,557 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,600 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.
“Suspension feels shaky as well as transmission. Key lock is faulty. I have had engine problems as you can see with head gasket and timing cover gasket. Also I had to replace cir conditioner condenser but air conditioner never worked.”
NHTSA complaint #10069218, filed 2004-01, 200 miles“I had the rotors replaced and after only a couple of months the rotors warp causing premature pad wear. I had to the replace pads and rotors at least 2 times a year.”
NHTSA complaint #10014009, filed 2003-04, 151,000 miles“We have had problems with the rear brakes time after time . We have replaced the rear brake pads 5 times in the past year and a half and replaced the rotors twice .we have had the brakes worked on numerous times now something else has broken and my wife and child nearly hit another car when the brakes failed.”
NHTSA complaint #707515, filed 1999-06“Where do I start, this car has been a money pit from day one! The brakes had to be completely replaced 3 days after we bought the car--signature Ford claimed it was are fault after some argument they finally reimbursed us for the brakes. We discovered a small leak, we found it to be coming from the heater hose. We decided to trust signature Ford, they claimed that we needed a new heater hose, water pump and radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #716880, filed 2000-01“I did mention to my salesperson within 30-day warranty my concerns re: brakes, steering of vehicle, etc. But was told all was well with the vehicle. I'm still skeptical of braking and steering column. I have extended warranties but if you take it to the dealership and they constantly say nothing is wrong with your vehicle but you feel differently, what is a person to do? I'm not an expert (being a woman) but I can tell by its performance that something is wrong and needs an expert's opinion. …”
NHTSA complaint #706996, filed 1999-05Related recalls
- 93V023000Jan 4, 1993Anti-lock brake system controllers designed for rear wheel drive cars may have been installed on these front wheel drive cars..Covers: Ford Taurus 1993, Mercury Sable 1993
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 1993 Ford Taurus
638 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
174 complaintsSuspension
164 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
157 complaintsElectrical system
156 complaintsExterior lighting
140 complaintsBody and structure
69 complaintsSteering
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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