Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

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

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

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.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 12/09/1997

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.

3 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 07/03/1997

Warped front brake rotors.

4 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1996

Brake rotors overheated, causing rotors to warp.

5 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 11/07/1996

Brake rotors failed several times.

6 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1996

While driving vehicle pulls to the right, also warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate and air conditioning malfunctioned.

7 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1996

Front brake rotors warped, causing vehicle to vibrate upon application of the brakes.

8 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 04/30/1996

Brakes are warping at stop sign and when pushing on pedal, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer or manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

9 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 02/12/1996

While driving applied the brakes and the brakes shook; also the rotors felt like they were turning.

10 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Brake rotors continually warp. Dealer has replaced rotors several times. Manufacturer has been notified.

11 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Front rotors warped.

12 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Had rotors replaced three times because of warping. Qualified for lemon law.

13 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Problems with brake rotors on vehicle are warped. The front rotors were replaced, left and right (2 times) and were warped again.



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