Warped front brake rotors, causing front end vibration when brakes are applied.
1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes complaints
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Brakes failed.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake rotors. Front brake rotors warp. The consumer has had them replaced 4 times already. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Brake rotors keep warping, and when brakes are depressed the vehicle shakes. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problem not covered under extended warranty, problem cannot be duplicated, all repair work done at owner's expense.
Brakes are warping at stop sign and when pushing on pedal, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer or manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumer is on the second set of brakes at 8000 miles . Dealer indicated brakes at 4ooo miles.
When traveling at any speed and depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed vibrations in the front end. Also the steering wheel shakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.
Consumer experienced a number of braking problems. When applying the brakes the steering wheel virbrates. When taken to the dealership the brakes pads and shoes replaced several different times. The rotors were replaced at least twice. The entire front brake system was replaced a month ago. The problem with the brakes continues.
While driving 50 MPH or greater the steering wheel vibrates and shakes vigorously, causing the vehicle to sway left to right. Been in the dealer 8 times. Dealer replaced 4 sets of tires/rotors. Problem still occurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes failed and contributed to a collision.
Whenever the brakes are applied, a squeaking noise is heard. Took to dealer & had some of the parts on the brakes replaced. The squeaking noise is there.
Front ABS brakes failed; also, premature wear of front brake pads.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the steering wheel vibrates and the front brakes lock up. Replaced rotors and brake pads.
Brake rotors failed several times.
Front rotors warped.
Warped front brake rotors.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing vibration.
Front brake pads and rotors have been replaced several times.
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.
Noise from front brakes when stopping.
Brake calipers failed.
Brakes grind/noisy, replaced three times.
On three occasions when engaging brake the throttle was inadvertently engaged too.
Brakes failed.
Motor mounts failed.
While driving applied the brakes and the brakes shook; also the rotors felt like they were turning.
Brakes failed 4 times.
Drive shaft vibration.
Had rotors replaced three times because of warping. Qualified for lemon law.
Brake rotors overheated, causing rotors to warp.
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