Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Suspension problems |
When driving the vehicle at highway speed the steering wheel vibrates, and it also vibrates at low speed when braking. On warm days, when starting and stopping in traffic one can smell raw gasoline inside and around the outside of the car, but there are no leaks in the vehicle. Read details...
While driving 5 mph front driver side wheel came completely off. Consumer stated it was the front ball joint that caused that wheel to come off. Read details...
While driving at speeds between 65- 70 mph vehicle will shake and vibrate . Driver can feel it in steering and accelerator pedal. Dealer cannot fix defect, and claims that is how vehicle is designed. Read details...