10.0

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

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1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 021997

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

4/97 vehicle pulls to right. Dealer aligned front end. 1/98 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed. Dealer says it is a tire problem, one tire replaced. 5/99 vehicle still pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed and while braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn. Rotors turned and pads replaced by Goodyear service center. 9/99 vehicle pulling to right and vibrating at speed and during braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn again. Dealer claims it is owners driving style. Rotors turned and pads replaced at owners expense. 10/00 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates. Rotors feel warped again. Appointment with dealer to repair. 10/16 transmission has a shudder in 3rd and 4th gear during light to moderate acceleration. Dealer says probably torque converter. Unknown at this time if this will be considered an warranty item or routine maintenance.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #8

May 151999

Thunderbird

  • miles
This failure was front and rear disk brakes vibrating, ,scaping noise in front left brake, and long stopping distance, dealer solution was to turn all four rotors, , car is in shop again now for same problem, , the solution again is to turn rotors again, I am tring to get them to replace rotors, but they will not

- Lumberton, TX, USA

problem #7

Oct 281997

Thunderbird

  • miles
Brake rotors overheat and warp. Three times since new. Shakeing sterring wheel.

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 011997

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

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.

- Edge Water, FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 081996

Thunderbird

  • miles
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.

- Salem, WI, USA

problem #4

Nov 101997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the steering wheel vibrates and the front brakes lock up. Replaced rotors and brake pads.

- Dayton, TN, USA

problem #3

Sep 041996

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

Front brake pads and rotors have been replaced several times.

- Newport, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 171997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Noise from front brakes when stopping.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #1

May 151996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving and applying the brakes, the front end vibrates and the steering wheel shakes.

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

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