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.
1993 Ford Thunderbird: brake failure
7 of the 423 complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Was just leaving a stop when accelerator pedal became stuck. Trottle was wide open. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Had to shift into neutral to slow vehicle down before turning off vehicle.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Emergency brake failed to stop vehicle from rolling backwards on a steep incline while vehicle was in the park position.
Front brakes failed, front rotors warp prematurely, causing the vehicle to vibrate violently when braking. Tt
Abs, brake failure continue wear of rotors and disc pads replace 4 times. Tt
Brake rotors were too small for vehicle and caused brake failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble)...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?
7 of 423 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
Headlights 102Overheating 27Fire or smoke 11Seat belt 11Stalling 11Engine failure 8Ball joint 5
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