10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 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 #10

May 202000

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving 30mph & applying the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped. However, vehicle had no brake lights, and it rearended vehicle in front due to no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated brakes were gone. Pin in the brakes had broken which caused the brakes to be inoperative.

- Worthington, OH, USA

problem #9

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 #8

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #7

Jul 281998

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

Consumer is on the second set of brakes at 8000 miles. Dealer indicated brakes at 4ooo miles.

- Santa Clarita, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 101997

Thunderbird

  • miles
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.

- Pacifica, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 301996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 211997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Brakes grind/noisy, replaced three times.

- Newhall, CA, USA

problem #3

Nov 181996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed 4 times.

- Tobyhanna, PA, USA

problem #2

Nov 061996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake system failed.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #1

Nov 201996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes lock up.

- Tobbyhom, PA, USA

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