Failure of manufactures installed soft bushing, causing premature wear, seal leak, with pressure loss and loss of torque. Without torque you lose drive power that could have caused an accident in slow or fast moving traffic that could have killed or injured my family members or others.
1995 Ford Thunderbird: rotors or pads wearing out early
6 of the 261 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- 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
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle jumped out of overdrive and went into drive. Also, when applying the brakes, the front of the vehicle is shaking and vibrating due to warped rotors. Consumer had rotors replaced four times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Front brake rotors warped because they did not meet the specification requirements regarding minimum thickness.
Every (3,255) miles vehicle requires a new brake job. Warped rotors, causing brakes to vibrate, also replaced worn pads/shoes.
Brake rotors warp/brake pads wear irregularly, causing vehicle to shimmy.
Brake rotors warped at time of delivery.
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 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
6 of 261 owner complaints about the 1995 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 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 8Brake failure 7Shudder 7ABS 6No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Pulling 5
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