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.
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The brake rotors in two years have been replaced 3 times, however continues to have bad vibration and shaking on braking, due to possible design defect (Thunderbirds).
While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle jumped out of overdrive and went into drive. Also, when applying the brakes, the front of the vehicle is shaking and vibrating due to warped rotors. Consumer had rotors replaced four times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
- Greenacres, FL, USA
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Brake rotors warped and needed to be replaced about 4 times, causing serious vibration and extended stopping distance. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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.
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.
Brakes rotors/disc drums have been replaced five times since purchasing the vehicle in Oct of 95. Took to dealer and was told that they are having lots of problems with the 95 Thunderbird, and they can't fix the problem.
Brakes: When driving the brakes vibrate, and the vehicle pulls left or right erratically. Vehicle has been to dealer seven times and they say it's the rotors.
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- Waggaman, LA, USA