Brake Disc problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Seven problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 05/15/1999

This failure was front and rear disk brakes vibrating,,scaping noise in front left brake, and long stopping distance, dealer solution was to turn all four rotors,, car is in shop again now for same problem,, the solution again is to turn rotors again,I am tring to get them to replace rotors,but they will not.

2 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 10/28/1997

Brake rotors overheat and warp. Three times since new. Shakeing sterring wheel.

3 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1997

When traveling at any speed and depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed vibrations in the front end. Also the steering wheel shakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.

4 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 09/04/1996

Front brake pads and rotors have been replaced several times.

5 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 08/08/1996

Consumer experienced a number of braking problems. When applying the brakes the steering wheel virbrates. When taken to the dealership the brakes pads and shoes replaced several different times. The rotors were replaced at least twice. The entire front brake system was replaced a month ago. The problem with the brakes continues.

6 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 05/15/1996

When driving and applying the brakes, the front end vibrates and the steering wheel shakes.

7 Brake Disc problem

Noise from front brakes when stopping.




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