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.
1996 Ford Thunderbird: brake failure
9 of the 233 complaints about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed and contributed to a collision.
Front ABS brakes failed; also, premature wear of front brake pads.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing vibration.
Brakes; upon driving approximately 45mph applied the brakes and there was no brakes. Applied emergency parking brakes which slowed down a little the vehicle, but not like it should. The brakes were inoperative. Vehicle is in for repair.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed 4 times.
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)...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird?
9 of 233 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird
Overheating 11Stalling 8Headlights 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 5Premature wear 5
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