Brakes rotors/disc drums have been replaced five times since purchasing the vehicle in oct of 95. Took to dealer and was told that they are having lots of problems with the 95 thunderbird, and they can't fix the problem.
1995 Ford Thunderbird brakes complaints
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Warped front end rotors, causing front end to vibrate at highway speeds when brakes are applied.
Brake rotors failed.
Vehicle pulls to the left upon braking. Also, makes loud popping noises.
Rotors and pads that clamp onto disc warp. This occurs when condinsation and dust particals contact surface area. Documented incidents: six.
When brakes are applied the response is too slow. Manufacturer has been contacted. Car was repaired by dealership before, problems stiil exists.
Brakes: when driving the brakes vibrate, and the vehicle pulls left or right erratically. Vehicle has been to dealer seven times and they say it's the rotors.
Right front calipers/rotors failed.
Power steering has "frozen" momentarily on several occassions and there is also a problem with the brakes shuddering/vibrating when stopping.
Brake failure usually at hard breaking.
Brake system: brakes start making a noise, and when applying the brakes, driver has to push the brakes completely to the floor in order to stop. Had to have brake shoes put on 6 times, calipers 0ne time and rotors replaced and machined three times.
Owner states that he is having problems with his brakes, his brakes shimmy when they are used and that there is a constant needto replace brake rotors.
When applying brakes, pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distances; also, dealer replaced rotors/brake shoes and master cylinder, still an intermittent problem. Vehicle available for inspection.
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 .
Right rear shock replaced due to noise.
When applying the brakes, car shakes and there is some popping noise .*ak
After three days of having the car the rotors needed to be replaced, three month afterwards brake pads needed to be replaced . Please describe .
Brake calipers/pads replaced.
Replaced front warped brake rotors; also, replaced worn out pads.
Rotors warped and locked up, taken car to dealer on eight different ocassions. Please describe .
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.
Abs brakes vibrate and cause vehicle to shake while driving at 35-40 MPH.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle steering wheel started shaking. .
Every (3,255) miles vehicle requires a new brake job. Warped rotors, causing brakes to vibrate, also replaced worn pads/shoes.
Consumer states that when the road is wet the anti-lock brake system does not stop the vehicle, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding on ice, like the vehicle is on roller skates.
When the brakes are applied. Noise/ pulling and vibration is experienced. Rotors and pads have been replaced.
During operation, when the brakes are applied, the vehicle slows down, then a sudden acceleration is experienced. This problem has occurred 3 times, this only has taking place when the vehicle slows down.
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate when applied.
Brake rotors warp/brake pads wear irregularly, causing vehicle to shimmy.
Brake rotors warped at time of delivery.
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