# 2003 FORD TAURUS — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `443896` · 2004-01-13 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 10,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. WHILE MOVING AT A SPEED OF 65MPH, DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND ENDED UP IN THE BACK OF A SUV, DAMAGING THE HOOD. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 OR 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE REPAIRS. MECHANIC SAYS "THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THIS EXPERIENCE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.    *PH   *PH
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