1999 Ford Taurus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,736 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes applied” (13% of reports).
- 99service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 65,736median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%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.
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 13 of 99 complaints (13%)
- Brake line: mentioned in 11 of 99 complaints (11%)
- Rotors pads: mentioned in 8 of 99 complaints (8%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 8 of 99 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 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 (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 1999 Ford Taurus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the front passenger side brake line fractured. The contact was able to cruise to a stop safely. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and the brake line was repaired. The mechanic stated that the brake line was…
My brake pedal went all the way to the floor board, and i could not stop so i crashed into the car in front of me and it in turn crashed into the car in front of it. *tr
A 51 point inspection done on a 1999 ford taurus i purchased that had the following safety issues: cracked brakes, loose pinion rod, transmission, steering wheel off center to name a few items. Required a flushing, oil, etc. I had to pay out of pocket to have most of these items repaired or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Ford Tauruss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1999 Ford Taurus (11% of the 874 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 1999 Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,736 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1999 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes applied”, in 13 of 99 complaints, followed by “brake line” (11).
Other 1999 Ford Taurus problems
See all 1999 Ford Taurus problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Taurus years.