Head gaskets: w/o any warning whatsoever suddenly there appeared white smoke from exhaust pipe, temp. Gauage went up, car had not been using any oil and/or anti-freeze which is a heads up to such a problem occuring. All maintenance had always been kept up on a regular basis on vehicle. Told at time that this problem had happened that the next thing that would happen would be the engine would go. The first week of sept. Just like mechanic said, the engine went there again, w/o any notice. It through a rod. Was told that to save problems/time, should actually just go ahead and replace both when doing the other becuase it would happen. Told ford motor aware of this problem within a 3 yr. Range on this motor & head gaskets. They have sense improved problem but that does nothing to help out those of us who bought those years. Put out the money or part it out! For those of us who have kept up our vehicles, we have no choice. Ford motor knowingly aware of this should have some responsibility. Am in the process of contacting their consumer affairs division in order to discuss but know what they'll have to say..."out of warranty"...you're stuck!
1993 Ford Thunderbird brakes complaints
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The headlamps turn themselves on and off intermittently without warning, due to electrical wiring system failure.
Head gasket failed. In addition, brakes vibrate when applied.
Heater climate control failed
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Consumer experiencing problems with excessive wear on the front brake pads and rotors. Also upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed the front end shakes, causing extended stopping distance. Has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Noisy rear ABS brakes. Also replaced leaking power steering pump and noisy alternator.
While driving with normal braking, expeienced grinding noise and steering wheel shimmying, a month prior, dlr replaced rotors, steering wheel still vibrates when braking.
When driving there is a grinding brake noise. Please describe .
Emergency brake failed to stop vehicle from rolling backwards on a steep incline while vehicle was in the park position.
Front brake rotors are warping when applying brakes, the front end of vehicle will vibrate.
Front brake rotors warp under normal usage, causing vibration.
Caliper design not wide enough, causing brakes to wear out more quickly than they should.
Front brakes failed, front rotors warp prematurely, causing the vehicle to vibrate violently when braking. Tt
Replaced warped front brake pads.
The engine is making a tapping noise has been replace on new motor and brake has been replace three time . Tt
The brake pads wear out replace two time . Tt
Rotor are wearing prematurely, turned rotors at 30k miles and replaced at 55k miles. Tt
Brake rotors are warped. Tt
Abs, brake failure continue wear of rotors and disc pads replace 4 times. Tt
Excessive wear of front brakes. This is the fourth occurance. Tt
While driving, upon applying brake steering column vibrates, and hear grinding noise, dealer has replaced rotor 5 times, due to warping. Tt
Excessive wear of front brake rotors. This is the sixth occurance. Tt
Brake rotors were too small for vehicle and caused brake failure.
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