Had to replace tires twice due to the car causing a tire separation on the front, right side. I've again, replaced the tires 5000 miles ago and they are severely feathered to the point where it is visible to the eye. The car is with-in the alignment specs but it still pulls to the right - the faster the speed, the harder the pull. Have had 4 or more front end brake jobs (rotors & pads) in under 40,000 miles. The steering wheel shakes at 40 MPH and the tires have been balanced. This has been a problem ever since I bought the car and the dealer can't find anything wrong.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 )
1997 Ford Thunderbird brakes complaints
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Master brake cylinder cracked and leaks fluid.
Front end vibrates when brake is applied. Dealer cut rotors then replaced rotors. Problem returned again.r
Brakes get very soft...severe front end shake upon braking...serviced 5 times in 45k miles...replaces pads 2 times...rotors warped...turned 3 times...replaced one time...dangerous at highway speed
Brake rotors warping, new replacements warping also. Steering box was repaired but front end still shudders at highway speeds after 3 attempts by dealer to correct.
Car was involved in collision and when brakes where applied all wheels locked up and was unable to steer doing about 40 MPH but car is equipped with ABS system - the brakes have been worked on twice in 2 years both by ford dealers. Should this have happened with ABS. Also neither air bag deployed even though it was the front end that has suffered damage (don't know cost yet) front bumper, hood, head light, driver side front quarter panel and driver door are all damaged. Not only did the air bags not deploy, but after accident the air bag light on dash flashed on and off repeatedly, and along with this the shoulder harnesses on seats did tighten, but not enough to hold people back to where one passenger in the back hit their face on the back of the front seat. Luckily there were not injuries.
Front brake pad failed. Yh
Problem with brake linings and rotors. Mgm
Brake rotor and caliper failed. Mjs
While driving at any speed the vehicle vibrates. Also, upon applying the brakes and coming to a stop, the vehicle vibrates real badly and jerks/loss of power without prior warning.
Consumer experiencing problem with excessive wear on the front brake shoes and pads, consumer also state when traveling there is a burning smell due to the rake overheating. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brakes.
Transmission leak.
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