The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the brake warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the brake fluid reservoir and brake fluid needed to be replaced. The service was performed. However, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice and the technician replaced the GEM module and circuit board. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. Updated 12/3/13

- Princeton Junction, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the front rotors were wearing prematurely and were replaced ten times. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the weight of the vehicle was causing the rotors to wear prematurely. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/24/12

- Smithsburg, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that three days after the vehicle was purchased it was inspected and the inspector stated that the rear suspension and the brakes were defective. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brakes as well as the tires replaced. The contact stated that the dealer sold her an unsafe vehicle that could have caused a crash to occur. While driving 25 mph down a hill, the contact stated that the brakes began to malfunction. The vehicle would not stop and continued driving through an intersection. The contact crashed the vehicle into a wall causing injuries to her knee and neck. The contact was taken to a hospital and was treated for her injuries. The contact was unable to walk due to the crash. The contact stated the dealer sold her a vehicle that had faulty brakes. The failure mileage was 63,000. The VIN was not available.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Problems with noise front passenger side shuddering sound while driving comes and goes. Problem with car running rough engine power decreased, seam like fuel is poor, some malfunction causing problems in traffic. This malfunction always happens on start up and during regular operating during driving. We have to keep letting off the gas and giving gas to try make it run right a hope to have a smooth ride. The popping noise from the front end always happen daily during driving with normal speeds. The front rotors has been changed three times since I owned this vehicle, continuing to have problem with the front end. Brake pads always have been changed during these problems.

- Sanford, NC, USA

In the summer of 2009 my 2002 Ford Taurus was taken to the shop for brake issues. While there, the car's back springs were found to be broken. To repair this problem new parts were required and subsequently bought and replaced in my car. Recently, in the past month my car started to have problems with the suspension again. When I took it in to the shop they told me that the front springs were broken. Again new parts were required to fix it.

- Grand Rpaids, MI, USA

When brakes are applied the front end and steering wheel shake. Replaced rotors and brake pads and front end alignment. One month later front end and steering wheel shake when brakes are applied. Replaced parts again, at least 7 times in the past year and a half.

- Acushnet, MA, USA

I own a 2002 Ford Taurus and when I took the car in for brake service my mechanic discovered that 3 of 4 coil springs were broken. The left rear spring spun and cut a gouge in a tire with less than 100 miles on it. There is no recall on this item so for replacement of the springs I was socked with a $400 bill. I researched the problem and discovered this has been a problem with these springs for several years. See below associated press tue, Oct. 04, 2005 Washington - the government is investigating whether the rear coil spring can fracture and punch a hole in the rear tires of some models of the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable, federal auto safety officials said Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened a preliminary investigation into the 2000-2001 models of the Taurus and Sable sedans after receiving 131 complaints about broken coil springs. The inquiry involves about 467,000 vehicles. The Taurus was among the best-selling passenger cars in the United States during the two model years. Most of the complaints came from northern states where vehicles are often subject to salt corrosion during the winter. About half of the owners who filed complaints said there were punctures in the rear tires because of the broken coil springs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

2002 Ford Taurus with left coil spring broke. A recall was issued but not on the year the consumer owned.** the ball joints were replaced because they were loose and worn. The wheel cylinders were replaced due to them leaking.

- Erie, PA, USA

While driving 60 mph driver applied the brakes and vehicle skidded uncontrollably. This caused the vehicle to flip over and hit a concrete barrier. Both air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

- Pangburn, AR, USA

When the brakes were applied, there was a burning smell.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The vehicle experienced brake failure, which caused an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Consumer states' that the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close. Vehicle is equipped with the automatic pedal adjuster. Consumer states his foot became stuck under brake pedal resulting in consumer not able to brake. This resulted in a rearend collision.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

When applying the brakes consumer simultaneous applied the accelerator pedal. Dealer has been notified.

- Mattew, SC, USA