Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving approximately 10 MPH pressure was applied to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop until he coasted onto the emergency lane. Upon examination, he noticed that there was no rubber coating over the steel brake lines which LED to severe rusting. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 197,000.
1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems
75 complaints (25% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 25%
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc17
- Foundation components: disc: rotor16
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
- Foundation components11
- Foundation components: disc: pads8
- Foundation components: master cylinder5
- Foundation components: drum: drum3
- Pedals and linkages2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Thunderbird brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1994 ford thunderbird, complete brake failure. All brake lines rusted and leaking, area next to brake lines are not rusted. Brake lines prone to rust. All brake lines need to be replaced.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with the brake pedal going to the floor while sitting, since the date of purchase of vehicle.
The following items have prematurely failed causing replacement: rotors, oil pressure gauge and sending unit, thermostat & gasket, instrument panel, power steering pump, battery, alternator, piston, transhaft, fuel injection system, intake manifold, serpentine belt and now the headgaskets are blown
Vehicle experienced extreme vibration when braking. Vehicle seemed to have a defect all together. Rotors and calipers have been changed twice under warranty. In december, rotors and discs were changed again. Currently, 12,000 miles later, rotors and discs have to be replaced again. Rear brakes were checked, and original were still on. Brakes were not equalized to keep from so much wear on front.
While parked applied brakes to switch into reverse, there was a loud popping noise, and the vehicle started to move with driver's foot on the brake pedal. Owner had to apply emergency parking brake in order to stop. Dealer was replacing master cylinder due to bolts breaking.
Auto trans shudders shifting 3-4 and 4-3. Speed control failed at 15,000 miles, front disc brakes pulsate and steering wheel vibrates.
Excessive wear of brake rotors. Intermittently when brakes are applied the vehicle vibrates violently. Dealer has replaced the rotors and pads several times, and the problem still exists.
Passenger seat hits console when moved forward, when applying brakes-the steering and car shakes badly, both side electric windows binds when going up or down,shifter handle broke off causing to hold piece in when shifting to drive-park-etc., both engine head gaskets blew at the same time along with a coolant tube, rocker arm lock nut was bad causing loud noises in engine, speedometer needle sticks on 0. I bought it at suburban ford in elgin, but moved to elk grove and took my car to larry roesch ford for the repairs. My car still needs to be brought in for brakes, engine runs rough and hesitates at a low speed, the seat is still broken, shifter also still broken, windows still bind, the brakes and engine is what worries me the most. After all the times I brought it in, they still haven't fixed anything. In fact, the last time I brought it in, some bolts were missing from the engine. Any further questions, please contact me. Thank you.
Multiple brake malfunctions, several transmission sensor replacements, wiring system repairs, two alternators and four batteries replaced, and with in the first year the air conditioner fan motor failed three times.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes
Does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 25% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have bad brakes?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (94 complaints), 1994 (75 complaints) and 1996 (46 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford Thunderbird problems
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