Front disc brakes failed 5 times.
1995 Ford Thunderbird: brake failure
7 of the 261 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brake failure usually at hard breaking.
Upon applying the brakes there was a vibration and brakes failed, vehicle lost control/ went to the left, the person that was driving died. Information was given by police officer that took the report .
Drum brakes; when the rear brakes are applied the brakes do not work and theres not much resistance with the pedal. *ak intermitten loss of brake pedal, rear brakes do not engage no total loss of brakes, service response never examined master cylinder system, when first noticed the brake pedal traveled further towards fire wall and made a distinctive clicking noise, dealer said no problem, found as brake pedal does not always go to floor ,rear brake assemblies have always had grabing , clunking sound and have had parts replaced.
Brakes are grabbing while braking, experienced total loss of braking. Tt
Abs, loss of brake effectiveness intermittently when pedal goes to the floor. Tt
Abs brake failed, causing accident.
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)...
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
7 of 261 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Overheating 14Fire or smoke 12Headlights 8Shudder 7ABS 6No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Premature wear 6Pulling 5
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