This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. While the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. Consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. Then, made a funny noise. Vehicle had been doing this for a long time. Consumer was told by the mechanic that there was a recall on transmission.
I have replaced brakes and rotors twice since owning and need to do it again.the brakes I had put on 6 months ago are now chipping. The brake system on this thunderbisd feels inadequate.seeing the amount of complaints about the brake system on the 95 Thunderbird.why isn't something being done about it?
I have replaced the front brake pads, however car still has no power brakes and stalls after brakes are depressed. Extremely disappointed in paint job!
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Consumer complaining of brake rotors having to be replaced every 4000 to 5000 miles. This problem has been ongoing. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop. Warrnty is now expired. Dealer will not repair without cost to the consumer.something needs to be done about this problem.
Stop & go traffic. Vehicle in hit brakes hard. T-bird applied brakes, but brake pedal went to floor, causing vehicle to rearend another. Took vehicle to dealer & representative said brakes were out of warranty.
Consumer states that when the road is wet the anti-lock brake system does not stop the vehicle, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding on ice, like the vehicle is on roller skates.
While driving experienced intermittent malfunctioning of the ABS brakes, when made attemtpting to slow/stop brake went to far down to stop vehicle, causing extened stopping distance.
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- Torrance, CA, USA