Dt: the contact stated while backing out of driveway the rear brakes squeaked. There was an intense grinding noise. At 40 MPH the steering wheel shook. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection . No repairs have been made at this time. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - the tries just needed to ne balanced and rotated. The rear brake drums would grind when the brakes were pressed.
1995 Ford Thunderbird: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 261 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20051
- 19972
- 19962
- 19956
- 19943
- 19933
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Front end shakes and knocking or grinding sound is heard during application of brakes. Rotors have been turned and replaced. Problem has returned after each repair. Front rotors seem to be inadequate for weight of car.
Brakes squeal and car shimmies when brakes are applied due to out of round rotors.
Steering wheel shimmies and the brakes grind when you apply the brakes. Replaced rotors, drums and brake pads (3) times.
Brake drums failed, causing brakes to grind upon braking.
Brakes are grinding and popping noise-has been in shop 6 times since purchase. Tt
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
6 of 261 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
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
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