1995 Ford Taurus Sho problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires:sidewall (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2016-04-01 · campaign 16E026000 · 49,635 vehicles
Defect: Bosch Brake Components LLC (Bosch) is recalling certain aftermarket replacement front brake pads, models Bosch QuietCast BC598 and BP765, Bosch Blue BE598 and BE598H, Prostop PD598 and PD765M, Duralast Gold DG598, Duralast MKD598, Stop Master ST598, UltraStop ULT598, UltraLife MX598 and MX765, BrakeBest MKD765, and Prostop Platinum PGD598. These brake pads, manufactured October 1, 2014, to October 31, 2015 are intended for use on 2001-2007 Ford Taurus, 2001-2005 Mercury Sable, 1995-1999 Ford Tau
Risk: A damaged or broken brake disc may reduce a vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bosch will instruct the owners how to have the affected brake pads replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bosch customer service at 1-888-715-3616.
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2001-01-01 · 010107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some remanufactured ax4s sho transaxles used on certain vehicles will be built with a unique triple clutch pack assembly and driven sprocket support. *jb
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 1999-03-01 · 12570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit front outer tie rods squeak and / or pop noise over bumps and / or turning. *tt
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 1999-03-01 · 5897 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
experiencing a squeaking and / or popping noise from the front outer tire rods. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 1998-12-01 · 5131 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding vehicles with the ax4s transaxle having an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 1998-11-01 · 12099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicles with the ax4s transaxle have an inline transmission cooler bypass valve located in the cooler line near the radiator cooler. *mjs
Equipment:mechanical:wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1998-03-18 · 985A12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.