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2011 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
7%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
64,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,650 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased my vehicle adn after only 15,000 miles I visited the dealer for a grinding sound on the brakes. Ford recommended that I had to pay for repair on the brakes because the pads were almost gone and I told them that it was impossible because I do not brake that much since I use the vehicle in the highway most of the time. …”

NHTSA complaint #10497911, filed 2013-02, 15,000 miles

“The rear window shade pops up and down when I put the car in reverse. Also the brakes roar when the brake is depressed hard. I've read a lot of complaints on the window shade. This appears to be a bad option that's put on a Ford.”

NHTSA complaint #10897319, filed 2016-08, 73,000 miles

“In august, 2015, back brakes began grinding and scraping. Turns out the rear calipers had seized resulting the in the brakes grinding down to the plates. These were newer brakes and vehicle was recently purchased. Following the brakes and calipers being replaced, I was once again (october, 2015) back at the mechanic with the same issues. The calipers had once again seized on the back brakes, resulting in a chunking/grinding sound regardless of if I was braking or not.”

NHTSA complaint #10789592, filed 2015-11, 140,000 miles

“Clearwater florida 2013 vehicle traveling on the interstate at 65 MPH.I watched as the key to the vehicle turned into the off position. The brakes did not work the steering column would not steer the whole electrical system in the vehicle shutdown. October 8, 2014 at approximately 5:30 pm while in boston mass the vehicles electrical system shutdown. Tires are cracked and dry at only 34,000 miles. I'm traveling back to florida soon with my dog from boston and I'm afraid this car won't make it.”

NHTSA complaint #10643992, filed 2014-10, 8,900 miles

“Computer controls glitched out at 132,000 miles AC went from 60 degrees to 90 degrees . Cant use the defogger in front windshield or the rear. Cant turn heat off it is a 90 degrees to . I am a heart and kidney and chemo patient! Radio controls will not work collectors cd will not eject . Computer controls will not reset tele phone car system never worked”

NHTSA complaint #10882578, filed 2016-07, 132,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201824%
201712%
201645%
201531%
2014104%
201381%
201245%
2011137%
20103316%
200958%
2008159%
200785%
2006268%
2005365%
2004267%
2003444%
2002463%
2001979%
20001089%
199910712%
19988115%
1997739%
1996719%
1995867%
1994566%
19931107%
19926710%
19917411%
1990267%
1989356%
1988227%
1987197%
198688%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford Taurus

Electrical system
47 complaints
Engine
40 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Exterior lighting
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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