2006 Ford Taurus service brakes, hydraulic problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Ford Taurus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Without warning, there was extremely difficulty in stopping the vehicle. Fortunately, we were able to limp home where, suspecting a caliper or wheel cylinder leak, none was found. On closer inspection, an extreme leak of brake fluid was observed coming from the metal brake lines leading to the rear…”
filed Sep 3, 2013
“Last summer, my car started to accelerate at stop signs/lights. I would be braking at a light and the engine would suddenly start surging and I would have to heavily hold my brakes to keep from accelerating into the car ahead of me or people walking across the street. When I was driving, my speed…”
filed May 3, 2012
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% |
| 2005 Taurus | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 Taurus | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 Taurus | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 Taurus | 32 | 2% |
| 2001 Taurus | 86 | 8% |
| 2000 Taurus | 97 | 8% |
| 1999 Taurus | 99 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.