# 2000 FORD TAURUS — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `442524` · 2003-11-25 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 45,000
## Narrative
I HAVE HAD MY BRAKES WORKED ON MY 2000 TAURUS ABOUT EVERY 6 MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY 2 MECHANICS THAT THE CAR MODEL IS SEVERELY UNDER BRAKED. THE PROBLEM CAUSES THE ROTORS TO WARP. I HAVE HAD ONE ACCIDENT WITH THE CAR WERE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STOP IF THE BRAKES OPERATED PROPERLY.   *LA
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