2012 Ford Taurus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,493miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,493 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 have a 2012 Ford Taurus sel with approximately 28,000 miles. The brakes are making a grinding noise. When I took the card to the Ford dealer, wade Ford, in smyrna ga, I was advised that the brake rotors have rusted. I was also advised that this could not be fixed under warranty. I think this is a defect in the rotors. I have never had rotors to rust. For brake rotors to rust after 2 years and 28,000 miles is an obvious safety hazard and this car should be recalled immediately. The federal government should do something about this.”
NHTSA complaint #10607864, filed 2014-07, 28,000 miles“I bought the car in 2013 from a dealer in south jersey with 10000 miles . After a few month's of driving I started to notice a shaking in the steering wheel when I applied the brakes . About a month later at about 23000 miles there were grinding as well. I went to the dealer and they said the would grind the roters. This was good for 3 months. I went back and they replaced all 4 roters and pads for free as I have bought many cars from them. The car now has 50000 miles and the hole broblem is starting again. A car that has 50000 miles shoul not go in for brakes three times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10723970, filed 2015-06“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Taurus. While driving 30 MPH, all the electrical systems failed. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road, wait ten minutes, and resume driving. In addition, while driving and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10906726, filed 2016-09, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10056207May 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: due to corrosion buildup between brake pad and anchor bracket, vehicle experience a rear brake drag condition and need to be checked for debris and/or corrosion…
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 2012 Ford Taurus
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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