1996 Ford Taurus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Ford Taurus, 8% 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: “abs brake” (11% of reports).
- 66service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 115,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%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.
- ABS brake: mentioned in 7 of 66 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 5 mention a crash.
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:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Problem: The brake system fluid level indicator lamp switch can malfunction. This does not comply with fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: if the switch malfuntions, the brake system warning lamp will either remain illuminated continuously or fail to light as intended when the fluid level falls to a certain level. In either case, the vehicle operator would not be warned of a low brake fluid level condition.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake system fluid level indicator lamp switches.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My son was driving the vehicle when the brakes completely failed. Brake lines to the rear of the car ruptured and drained system of brake fluid and car had no brakes at all. It rolled into an intersection and thankfully he wasn't hurt. Apparently this is fairly common with older cars. Both lines…
Brake line failure. Lost brakes in parking lot. Brake line rotted through. Repaired by local mechanic who stated this is a common problem on ford cars. If this doesn't require a recall and repair i don't know what does. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. It cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Ford Tauruss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1996 Ford Taurus (8% of the 825 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 1996 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 1996 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “abs brake”, in 7 of 66 complaints.
Other 1996 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1996 Ford Taurus problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Taurus years.