2001 Ford Taurus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Ford Taurus, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes applied” (9% of reports).
- 86service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 21%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 8 of 86 complaints (9%)
- Consumer states: mentioned in 8 of 86 complaints (9%)
- Brake pedal went: mentioned in 6 of 86 complaints (7%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 5 of 86 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 86 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 9 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: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable padels are being recalled in order to adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to a minimum of 50 mm of lateral separation. Simultaneous application of both the brake and accelerator pedals could result in an increase in engine rpm.
Risk: This could result in a customer experiencing an "unintended vehicle speed increase" or a perceived "unable to stop" condition.
Fix: Owners will be instructed as to the proper way to set the position of the pedals and to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the spacing between the brake and accelerator pedals measured. If the spacing is found to be less than 50 mm, the dealer will adjust the pedals to increase the distance between them to greater than 50 mm. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2001 ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle damages. *smd according to the invoice, the brakes were replaced. *jb
2001 ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake failure.* ld the consumer stated when he turned the ignition on, the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the brake lines were replaced. *jb
I lost braking when a came to a hard stop. Noticed that brake fluid dripping out by driver's door. I found out the brake lines that go to the rear of the car ruptured. Most of the brake lines are visible and are in good shape under the vehicle. Part of the brake lines rise under a recess in the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Tauruss have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 Ford Taurus (8% of the 1,037 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 2001 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 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Ford Taurus?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes applied”, in 8 of 86 complaints, followed by “consumer states” (8).
Other 2001 Ford Taurus problems
See all 2001 Ford Taurus problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Taurus years.