Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Ford Thunderbird


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

The Steering problem

Coming around a curb going 25-30 mph car started pulling to the right. Lost control of car and hit a mound of dirt and abs light came on. Please describe detail   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Rack and pinion steering shaft/tie rod failed after right front tire glanced a standard street curb causing the driver to loose control as the vehicle skidded across five lanes of traffice before colliding with opposing traffic.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

When making left/right turn, steering wheelcould turn, but nothing happened for a couple of seconds. Vehicle not turning but goes straight & then steering kicks in. Took to dealer & informed could not find problem. Happens intermittently.   Read details...


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