10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #19

Nov 142003

(reported on)

Thunderbird 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Problems with brake rotors on vehicle are warped. The front rotors were replaced, left and right (2 times) and were warped again.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #18

Jun 222000

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Replaced brakes 5 times, rotors 3 times, manufacturer defect in engineering, unsafe and no dealer satisfaction.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #17

Dec 181999

Thunderbird

  • miles
Oil in my engine poured out and engine locked up would not keep oil in it. Had to replace brakes twice I one year because of brake fluid leakage then finally it got so bad had to replace the rotors on front end, my temperature gauge for the outside just happen to start going crazy one day as I was driving along on a trip to the beach and has been in correct ever since. And by the way I am still making payments on this vehicle. I has been more trouble than a joy.

- Asheville, NC, USA

problem #16

Dec 091997

Thunderbird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Belle Vista, AR, USA

problem #15

Aug 091999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors continually warp. Dealer has replaced rotors several times. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #14

Feb 261999

Thunderbird

  • miles
Warped front brake rotors, causing front end vibration when brakes are applied.

- Irvona, PA, USA

problem #13

Oct 011997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Front rotors warped.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

problem #12

Jan 011997

Thunderbird

  • miles
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.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

problem #11

Apr 301996

Thunderbird

  • miles
Brakes are warping at stop sign and when pushing on pedal, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer or manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #10

Mar 011998

Thunderbird

  • miles
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.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 071996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake rotors failed several times.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #8

Jul 031997

Thunderbird

  • miles
Warped front brake rotors.

- Allen, TX, USA

problem #7

Jan 101996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed.

- Santa Fe Springs, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 121996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving applied the brakes and the brakes shook; also the rotors felt like they were turning.

- Young Harris, GA, USA

problem #5

Dec 301996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors overheated, causing rotors to warp.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 201996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors need to be replaced not replaced at dealership due to inability to obtain parts.

- Tobbyhom, PA, USA

problem #3

Jan 141997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Had rotors replaced three times because of warping. Qualified for lemon law.

- Wilkensen, IN, USA

problem #2

Oct 111996

Thunderbird

  • miles
While driving vehicle pulls to the right, also warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate and air conditioning malfunctioned.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Thunderbird

  • miles
Front brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to vibrate upon application of the brakes.

- Tigard , OR, USA

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