The 1995 Ford Taurus has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake failure risk where a missing or improperly installed retainer clip can cause the brake push rod to disconnect from the pedal arm, leaving the driver with no braking ability.
This brake defect is the subject of two filings that describe the same underlying problem: the small clip that links the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal may not be present or fully seated, and if the rod separates, pressing the brake pedal produces no braking force at all. The third recall applies only to flex-fuel models. On those vehicles, an incorrect fuel vapor valve inside the fuel tank can allow liquid fuel to flow into the evaporative emissions canister rather than just vapor, causing the system to release more fuel vapor into the atmosphere than regulations permit. This does not present a direct driving hazard but does indicate the emissions control system is not functioning as designed.
At a glance
What can fail
The clip that holds the brake pedal push rod in place may be missing. This could cause the push rod to come loose and your brakes to stop working.
What the fix does
Your vehicle will be inspected. If needed, a new retainer clip will be installed on the brake pedal push rod.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some flex-fuel Taurus models have incorrect fuel vapor valves in the tank. These valves may allow fuel to flow into the vapor canister, causing excess evaporative emissions.
What the fix does
The fuel vapor valves will be replaced with correct ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The retainer clip that connects the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm may be missing or improperly installed, allowing the push rod to separate from the pedal arm.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the retainer clip and install it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
