1995 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 86about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,620miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 86 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 1,205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,620 miles. 10 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.
“Brake lines at the front driver side wall from the ABS pump rusted through during vehicle operation causing loss of fluid and ability to safely stop the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10616633, filed 2014-07, 92,241 miles“- the contact called regarding the 1995 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front steering was pulling to the right. The steering wheel also vibrated. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a realignment. The contact stated that the vehicle did not need an alignment before he took the vehicle to dealer for maintenance. The contact stated that the brakes and the bushings were replaced. The current and failure mileage were both 41,658 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10184531, filed 2007-03, 41,658 miles“Brakes always felt weak since purchase of car in july 2004, car collided at low speed with a car in front of it when brake pedal was pressed to the floor, as the driver in front of my car was not paying attention to traffic and was driving a van that could not be seen around, and proceeded to lock his brakes to avoid rear-ending the car in front of him. Faulty anti-skid valve caused back wheel brakes to be inoperable, allowing no fluid through. Break lines were rusted through and leaked fluid once the valve had been replaced. Brake calipers were also ceased and had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110426, filed 2005-02, 115,000 miles“This afternoon I was in my 1995 Ford Taurus wagon in heavy highway traffic when the accelerator locked and the the car sped down the highway at dangerous speeds. After determining that the brakes would not slow the car I was able to safely pull the car to the side of the road after switching into neutral. This is the second time this has occurred in the past 12 months. Last november when this happened the first time the repair shop determined that the problem was with the cruise control however they could not recreate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #746629, filed 2001-06“The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was no brake pressure. This occurred with no warning. The transmission was put into low gear and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where it was determined the proportioning valve failed causing a rupture in the brake line and loss of brake fluid. The valve and brake line are being replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10152881, filed 2006-03, 118,000 milesRelated recalls
- 94V198000Oct 11, 1994The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the…Covers: Ford Taurus 1995, Mercury Sable 1995
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 1995 Ford Taurus
394 complaintsEngine cooling
352 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
85 complaintsSuspension
69 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsBody and structure
55 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsSteering
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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