Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

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

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/10/1997

Whenever the brakes are applied, a squeaking noise is heard. Took to dealer & had some of the parts on the brakes replaced. The squeaking noise is there.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 12/30/1996

Brakes failed.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 11/18/1996

Brakes failed 4 times.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Replaced brakes 5 times, rotors 3 times, manufacturer defect in engineering, unsafe and no dealer satisfaction.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer is on the second set of brakes at 8000 miles . Dealer indicated brakes at 4ooo miles.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes grind/noisy, replaced three times.




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