1995 Ford Taurus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 115,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “applying brakes” (11% of reports).
- 84service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 115,000median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 9 of 84 complaints (11%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 9 of 84 complaints (11%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 6 of 84 complaints (7%)
- Further information: mentioned in 5 of 84 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 1 | 0% | 14,000 |
| 2011 Taurus | 1 | 1% | 4,000 |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% | 46,000 |
| 2008 Taurus | 6 | 3% | 19,660 |
| 2006 Taurus | 11 | 3% | 54,511 |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% | 79,140 |
| 2004 Taurus | 8 | 2% | 63,000 |
| 2003 Taurus | 21 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2002 Taurus | 32 | 2% | 61,386 |
| 2001 Taurus | 86 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2000 Taurus | 97 | 8% | 42,500 |
| 1999 Taurus | 99 | 11% | 65,736 |
| 1998 Taurus | 74 | 14% | 65,500 |
| 1997 Taurus | 67 | 9% | 63,941 |
| 1996 Taurus | 66 | 8% | 115,000 |
| 1995 Taurus | 84 | 7% | 115,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: The 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 brake pedal arm.
Risk: This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* - 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…
Dt*: 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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Tauruss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1995 Ford Taurus (7% of the 1,205 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 115,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “applying brakes”, in 9 of 84 complaints, followed by “please provide” (9).
Other 1995 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1995 Ford Taurus problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Taurus years.