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

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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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1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 181999

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

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 #7

Feb 261999

Thunderbird

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

- Irvona, PA, USA

problem #6

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 #5

Jan 151997

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

Front ABS brakes failed; also, premature wear of front brake pads.

- Austin, TX, 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

Apr 011996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, causing vibration.

- Sylva, NC, USA

problem #2

May 011997

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes; upon driving approximately 45mph applied the brakes and there was no brakes. Applied emergency parking brakes which slowed down a little the vehicle, but not like it should. The brakes were inoperative. Vehicle is in for repair.

- Cumberland, MD, USA

problem #1

Sep 241996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While sitting at an intersection at stop light, foot applied to brake pedal, suddenly pedal traveled to floor, was able to pump up once pedal, but, brakes went back down.

- Idabel, OK, USA

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