1993 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving20 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. A loud streaking noise was heard from the front. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck injuries. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Brakes · WI

When applying brakes vehicle vibrates. Replaced parts 3 times, problem still occurs.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Brakes · MI

While pulling into a parking space at a sight incline postion, ABS motor engaged, causing front brakesto grabs and noise coming from under the hood. Consumer drove vehicle home, and the ABS motor remained on after turning vehicle off. Dealer was notified,and unwilling to assist, because vehicle was out of its warranty, and not coverwd under a manufacturer's recall. Provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Jun 16, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

Master cylinder "brake fluid reservior" developed leak due to contact (rubbing) against wiring harness for engine compartment light. Ford should be notified to inspect all brake fluid reserviors for signs of wear through due to contact with engine compartment hood light.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

As to head gaskets, have had two sets of failures, at approx. 100k apart . . . . As to brakes, have had multiple replacements of rotors due to chronic warping . . . . As to transmission, have had to have purchase lifetime warranty transmission from aamco due to failures in 2-3 & 3-4 shifts.

Filed Jan 16, 2001 · Body, Brakes · CA

Pirelli tires were replaced at 55000 miles and are worn after 40000 miles.

Filed Oct 29, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · MI · crash

This 93 thunderbird has a lot of problems . Leaks in body (when new 12mi) door hinges , seatbelts, seat covers rip out, fog lamps and switch recall, can't keep breaks and rotors on front, windshild wipers broke (when new) had to have new tie rod ends replaced , at about 40.000 mi. The struts were bad from the first day never could get them fixed. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CT

Car has had upper engine rebuilt, car stalls while driving with no warning, computer read no date when tested. Car makes growling sound when brakes are applied. Brake system has been checked, diferential fluid has been replaced as suggested by manufacturer.

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Could smell antifreeze coming from the tail pipe shortly before the heaed gasket blew and engine began to run poorly and blow white smoke from the tailpipe. This repair was very costly and ford has begun to compensate owners of other ford models with the exact same engine, but no the ford thunderbird.t.

Filed Sep 16, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

While driving at 55 MPH the vehicle took off to about 70 to 80 MPH . Consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal was hard, and did not stop vehicle. Consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to bring the vehicle to a stop.