The rear brakes failed to function and no power brakes at all really hard pedal had to stand on the brake pedal to get it to stop this happened under normal driving conditions this makes it very hard to stop I was able to get it off the road called a tow truck and had it towed to my house ford.com said no recalls for my car and it cost $1500 to fix .
Ford Thunderbird brake failure problems
54 of the 2,012 owner complaints about the Ford Thunderbird describe brake failure, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 54
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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I have a 2002 ford t-bird with approx 60k milies, original owner. I've had three coils replaced at my expense. On 25 aug 2011, while diving in the fast lane (three lanes) at approx 60 MPH, the engine suddenly quit, causing a loss of brakes and steering. I was fortunate to be able to muscle the car into the break down lane and stop. The car started without issue after putting it in park.
1994 ford thunderbird, complete brake failure. All brake lines rusted and leaking, area next to brake lines are not rusted. Brake lines prone to rust. All brake lines need to be replaced.
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.
While driving20 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. A loud streaking noise was heard from the front. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained neck injuries. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home.
Your assistance is required in resolving the following problem with a dangerous and claimed unrepairable braking system on this 1990 ford thunderbird super coupe VIN#[xxx]. This vehicle was manufactured with an ABS braking system that is dangerous upon failure. This ABS system upon failure results in the "complete" loss of braking on this vehicle and poses a serious threat of injury to unsuspecting occupants operating this vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with the early tevis ii anti-lock braking system which has been described by ford brake technicians as the "worst" braking system ever installed on a vehicle to repair. Unlike other ABS braking systems, which allow a vehicle's hydraulic braking system to continue to function with a failure in the ABS portion of the system, this vehicle's "entire brake system fails" with the loss of its ABS component. Ford was apparently aware of this defect and apparent danger, because this system was upgraded only after approximately 3-years of production. I have spent over $2,000.00 over the last 2 years on this braking system. I initially took it to a pearson's ford in san diego california in 2001 for brake system repair and upon receiving the vehicle from dealer, I experienced a problem with the ABS warning light coming on periodically while driving the vehicle. I returned it to the dealership on several occasions and the dealer stated that they could not find the problem. They suggested I continue to drive the vehicle. I continued to drive the vehicle upon pearson ford's recommendation until I experienced a full system failure. Theodore robbins ford of costa mesa california has attempted repairs and the system has failed after each repair. They still have the vehicle. Ford states they no longer support this brake system and did not see a need to issue any alerts or recalls on this system, which discontinued. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving brake light illuminated, indicating a problem. When brakes were applied front and rear brakes failed, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
As consumer started to pull out and accelerate to pass a slow moving vehicle, when all of a sudden the gas pedal went to the floor with no power, consumer then engage the cruise control at 40 MPH which got him to an auto parts store, where a mechanic showed concumer the accelerator cable break about 4-6 inches from the connector in the engine compartment within the protective conduit.
Was just leaving a stop when accelerator pedal became stuck. Trottle was wide open. Brakes failed to stop vehicle. Had to shift into neutral to slow vehicle down before turning off vehicle.
You know my husband and his friend had no idea ont his car that the brakes went out, until they were getting off the interstate, and it was too late. Wrecked into a semi-truck, that guy is lucky- so is my husband and his friend. I think this sghould be an issue of concern. Thanks.
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The model years with the most reports are 1992 (10 complaints), 1994 (9 complaints) and 1996 (9 complaints).
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