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1994 Ford Thunderbird brakes complaints
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While driving at any speed the brakes shake and make the entire front of the car move .
The rotors on all four wheels have warped significantly causing loss of braking power. This has happened on two occasions since I have purchased the vehicle. Rotors are turned when determined by a service center. Pads are in good condition. The front rotors usally warp beyond usage first, then rear follows shortly after the front rotor replacement. This is a safety concern for me and my family, as we all use the car. I fear that this issue could result in an accident if the rotors warp prematurely again in a critical situation. The average miles on the rotors before replacement is 10k miles. The rotors were turned approximately 2000 miles ago, and again the rotors are warping causing poor braking.
Brake rotors warp unnessessarily early in life, ford replaces per tsb but no recall. -- taillamps fail after trunk trauma (ie closing it) over a number of years. Ford fixes under warranty, but no recall for defective assemblies. -- the mn12's 4r70w transmission is noted for torque converter shudder and numerous shift problems that are addressed in tsb's but the number of tsb's and failures of the aode/4r70w transmission warrants a recall on the control assembly (valve body). Tranny is prone to fail.
6 months after purchasing the vehicle, transmission failed, was rebuilt. In 1998 had to have the rotors, pads and calibers replaced. Also, in 1998, head gaskets blew, had to replace. In 1999, pcv and pcp valve replace, oil sensor, dashboard guage module replaced. Now in august of 1999, transmission is slipping again. Needs to be replaced.
This car has been a total disappointment, whats more after my 7th ford product, and every attempt to maintain this car as new, it is still giving me default problems ie: window motor at 33000 miles....car is garaged!!!( dot number: )
We purchased a used 1994 ford thunderbird, from a dealer, with 49,000 miles on it and we are wondering if there were ever any recall or repair campaigns on that year and model? Please let us know if there are any and what they entail. We are having a problem with the anti-lock brake system that the dealer would not take care of. Several things will happen. 1. One situation is at engine start-up the anti-lock light does not go out, as it should. 2. Another situation is that the light goes out the way it is supposed to, then while driving an odd noise comes from the left side of the engine compartment. At that time the light comes on and stays on. 3. The other situation is that the light goes out, but while coming to a stop the noise happens, the light comes on and the brakes grab. Please let us know what, if anything can be done about this as it is very frustrating and potentially dangerous.
When brakes are just touched, they will continue to go to floor by themselves thereby stopping on a dime, contents and people being thrown forward. We have had ford dealer check and they "think" it may be master cylinder or vacuum problem ,but can't reproduce problem, thereby can't fix. This is a potentially very dangerous but inconsistent problem!
Premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. Also, replaced 2 alternators/four batteries/burned out brake light socket/wiring/transmission. Also battery gauge jumps all ove rwhen using turn signals or electric windows.
Consumer experiencing continuous wear of front brake rotors/pads/calipers and discs. After replacement of parts the brake system only lasted less then three month s before the brake were in need of repair and replacement again. Dealer was notified and cause could not be found.
Front brake rotors failed.
Transmission problems experienced.
Front and rear brakes have been replaced 5 times.
Seat belt failed.
Rotors on the vehicle causes the steering wheel to shake when coming to a stop. Owner has had the rotors replaced twice on the vehicle.
Brake pads failed.
Owner states that vehicle has experienced excessive brake wear and that all of her brakes must be replaced every 6000 miles. Owner feels that this should not be occurring.
Owner states that front brakes have excessive wear and that they wear every 5 to 10,ooo miles. Owner notes that these are not ABS brakes.
Brake pads keep having to be replaced(3 times), dealer says this is normal.
Warped brake rotors, causing vibration at stops.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that the vehicle has been in the shop numerous times for the brakes, owner notes that the wheel shimmies and that vehicle does not want to stop.
Upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal will not release, consumer has to place an object under the brake pedal in order for the pedal to release . Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to replace any parts.
Purchased car used, the front brake rotors are warping, dealer turned rotors and third time replaced them.
Brake rotors and calipers failed.
The brake master cylinder was replaced on two occasions, please describe .
When apllying the brakes there is a vibration in the car, took to dealer to have turn rotors and polish them, never had replaced them . Please describe .
Brake rotors warp from overheating, causing front end to vibrate when brakes are applied.
Brakes cause the steering to vibrate or jurk, out of hands has had the brakes fix six times. Please give details.
Rear suspension of vehicle goes out of control on snow covered roads.
Front brakes causes vehicle to vibrate when brakes are applied. Please describe details.
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