13 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 50 mph or greater the steering wheel vibrates and shakes vigorously, causing the vehicle to sway left to right. Been in the dealer 8 times. Dealer replaced 4 sets of tires/rotors. Problem still occurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with brake rotors. Front brake rotors warp. The consumer has had them replaced 4 times already. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Warped front brake rotors.
Brake rotors overheated, causing rotors to warp.
Brake rotors failed several times.
While driving vehicle pulls to the right, also warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate and air conditioning malfunctioned.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to vibrate upon application of the brakes.
Brakes are warping at stop sign and when pushing on pedal, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer or manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving applied the brakes and the brakes shook; also the rotors felt like they were turning.
Brake rotors continually warp. Dealer has replaced rotors several times. Manufacturer has been notified.
Front rotors warped.
Had rotors replaced three times because of warping. Qualified for lemon law.
Problems with brake rotors on vehicle are warped. The front rotors were replaced, left and right (2 times) and were warped again.