1987 Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1987 Ford Taurus — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes would fail to stop vehicle after being applied. When waiting at stop light & would start to go, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Also, windshield wipers would intermittently work when in use. Would cause poor visibility to the driver at time of need.”
filed Sep 9, 1999
“Brakes won't adjust and almost went straight to the floorboard, and the brake light kept coming on.when applying the brakes, they won't stop vehicle. Vehicle has been in the shop twice for the same problem, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak”
filed Jan 29, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Taurus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Taurus | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Taurus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Taurus | 19 | 9% |
| 2009 Taurus | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Taurus | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Taurus | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 Taurus | 32 | 2% |
| 2001 Taurus | 86 | 8% |
| 2000 Taurus | 97 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Ford Taurus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.