Premature wear of head gaskets. Manufacturer has issued a recall on head gaskets; however, consumer did not receive notification.
1994 Ford Thunderbird: rotors or pads wearing out early
5 of the 299 complaints about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
Brake rotors warp from overheating, causing front end to vibrate when brakes are applied.
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 1994 Ford Thunderbird premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird?
5 of 299 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird (2%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird
ABS 13Overheating 11Transmission failure 10Brake failure 9Fire or smoke 9Slipping 9Jerking 8Loss of power 6No deployment 5Shudder 5Sudden acceleration 5
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