1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Brakes · 135,125 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated, while traveling at 30 MPH the brakes failed while pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where a leak was found on the driver's side front hydraulic brake line. The line was corroded two inches from either side of a clip holding the brake line. No other corrosion was found on the remaining brake lines.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Brakes · DE

Problems with brake rotors on vehicle are warped. *mr the front rotors were replaced, left and right (2 times) and were warped again. *scc

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Brakes · OH

While driving consumer went to press on brakes and pedal went to floor. Brakes would not stop vehicle.contacted dealer, and dealer stated hose was off brakes.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · IN

4/97 vehicle pulls to right. Dealer aligned front end. 1/98 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed. Dealer says it is a tire problem, one tire replaced. 5/99 vehicle still pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed and while braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn. Rotors turned and pads replaced by goodyear service center. 9/99 vehicle pulling to right and vibrating at speed and during braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn again. Dealer claims it is owners driving style. Rotors turned and pads replaced at owners expense. 10/00 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates. Rotors feel warped again. Appointment with dealer to repair. 10/16 transmission has a shudder in 3rd and 4th gear during light to moderate acceleration. Dealer says probably torque converter. Unknown at this time if this will be considered an warranty item or routine maintenance.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · OH · crash

While driving 30mph & applying the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped. However, vehicle had no brake lights, and it rearended vehicle in front due to no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated brakes were gone. Pin in the brakes had broken which caused the brakes to be inoperative.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Brakes · GA

Replaced brakes 5 times, rotors 3 times, manufacturer defect in engineering, unsafe and no dealer satisfaction.

Filed Mar 16, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NC

Oil in my engine poured out and engine locked up would not keep oil in it. Had to replace brakes twice I one year because of brake fluid leakage then finally it got so bad had to replace the rotors on front end, my temperature gauge for the outside just happen to start going crazy one day as I was driving along on a trip to the beach and has been in correct ever since. And by the way I am still making payments on this vehicle. I has been more trouble than a joy.

Filed Aug 24, 1999 · Brakes · TX

This failure was front and rear disk brakes vibrating,,scaping noise in front left brake, and long stopping distance, dealer solution was to turn all four rotors,, car is in shop again now for same problem,, the solution again is to turn rotors again,I am tring to get them to replace rotors,but they will not

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Brake rotors continually warp. Dealer has replaced rotors several times. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Filed Aug 9, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Brake rotors overheat and warp. Three times since new. Shakeing sterring wheel.