Ford Thunderbird grinding brakes problems

Filed Oct 17, 2024 · Fuel system · 33,118 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH over a speed bump, the contact heard a loud grinding noise with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with no warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,118.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Brakes · 148,890 miles · OR

Dt: the contact stated while backing out of driveway the rear brakes squeaked. There was an intense grinding noise. At 40 MPH the steering wheel shook. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection . No repairs have been made at this time. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - the tries just needed to ne balanced and rotated. The rear brake drums would grind when the brakes were pressed.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Body, Brakes · GA

First problem: car door indicator light will not go off even when the doors or tightly shut. Second problem: left turning signal light blinks very fast and the right signal light blinks regularly. Third problem: passenger selt belt keeps getting stuck even after pressing the red button to release. Fourth problem: the squeaking and shaking vibration when driving a speed of 50 or more MPH and you begin pressing the brakes is when the sounds and the vibrations begins. Fifth problem: the service light came on and I had it check to the ford place they stated it was a defect in a box the sits on top of the engine ( I want to say it holds the computer chip) is going bad. At that particular time I did not ask them to do a recall list for me. I really need any information you can give me on this vehicle.

Filed Apr 3, 2000 · Steering · FL

While driving down the road steering was stiff and then loosened up noticeably. Problem when making a right or left hand turn. Car would hesitate after turning. Would hear a grinding or popping noise while making turns. Contacted dealer and manufacturer, not able to help.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Chronic problem with squealing front disc brakes. Front brakes seem to be doing most of the braking. Replaced calipers twice, disc pads several times, rebuilt rear brake cylinders, replaced master cylinder and brake booster. Requres a lot of pedal before brakes seem to start taking effect - manually adjusted rear brakes, seemed to help problem with pedal travel, pedal travel problem returned, readjusted rear brakes and pedal travel improved again. Squeeling front disc brakes continue. Is there any history of this with possible corrective action?

Filed May 17, 1999 · Transmission · GA

Tranmission grinds and slips in and out of overdrive and low and high speeds. Tranmission was fixed once before by dealer. It is estimated that the transmission needs to be replaced now.

Filed Jul 4, 1998 · Brakes · OH

Front end shakes and knocking or grinding sound is heard during application of brakes. Rotors have been turned and replaced. Problem has returned after each repair. Front rotors seem to be inadequate for weight of car.

Filed Dec 17, 1997 · Brakes · GA

Brakes squeal and car shimmies when brakes are applied due to out of round rotors.

Filed Dec 12, 1997 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Feb 21, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brakes grind/noisy, replaced three times.