1991 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

Filed Jun 11, 2015 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · DE

Loss of hydraulic brake assist on super coupe. Pedal became hard to press. Both brake and ABS annunciators illuminating. Troubleshooting indicates brake pressure switch failing to signal pump to charge system or accumulator has failed. Master cylinder and ABS system are original equipment and thus 24 years old.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

Anti-lock brakes and brake system warning lights on dashboard come on. When consumer attempts to slow/stop vehicle, there is no resistance behind the brake pedal, and it goes to the floor. This has occurred three times; at 15-20 MPH range/ 20-30 MPH range, and at 40-50 MPH range. A private mechanic stated that on a previous vehicle with same defect occurred. They ran a diagnostic on brake system and found no defects, but replaced brake system which repaired defect. Consumer has not determined whether or not he will have this done. *ak

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO

Through mountainous region in ar, throttle stuck wide open...found a little $3 piece that broke on the part that holds the linkage to the transmission to the throttle... Car kept going faster and faster... Brake system failed. Had to put car in neutral, and go up steep incline... Key would not come out because the ignition switch is not functioning properly. Had to replace the piece that broke, the transmission, car still idled high.. And had to replace another part as well. The brakes are very spongy, they have been bled numerous times, and the master cylander replaced and they still have to be pressed down 2-3 inches (very soft) before you feel any sort of brakage. The car still does not run correctly. Have spent 650.00 + on air conditioner, and it still does not work right. Appears to be a short in it, because when car is accellerated, it will start cooling again... One part has been replaced 3 times, so something is shorting it out.

Filed Aug 25, 1999 · Brakes · CA · crash

I was on my way to work when the truck in front of me stopped in front of me to let a car in our lane. We were going around 15 MPH. When I stepped on the brake, I just kept on going and hit the truck in the rear. I put the car in park and got out and went over to the driver of the truck to make sure he was ok. He told me he was fine,at which point I told him the damage done was to my car and his truck was fine. He said fine and went on his way. I got back in my car and found my brake peddle had broken off the arm and was on the floor. The metal part of peddle snapped right off the brake arm.

Filed Aug 13, 1999 · Brakes · GA

On 3 occasions consumer experienced total brake failure within 44,000 miles when making normal or sudden stops. Pedal went to floor, resulting in a safety hazard.

Filed Sep 11, 1998 · Brakes, Lights · TX

Consumer has experienced problem with intermittent brake failure. When brakes applied vehicle would keep on going. Also, intermittently park lights and ABS lights would come on, and all brakes would fail to stop vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 12, 1997 · Brakes · GA

Disc brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to shake upon braking.

Filed Nov 1, 1996 · Brakes · CA

Driver experiences a total loss of ABS brakes while driving. This is an intermittent problem.

Filed Oct 23, 1996 · Brakes · GA

Repeated brake problems after several repair attempts, causing rear brakes to overheat/melt.

Filed Sep 4, 1996 · Brakes · TX · crash

Brakes failed, causing accident.