Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2006

: the contact stated, while traveling at 30 mph the brakes failed while pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where a leak was found on the driver's side front hydraulic brake line. The line was corroded two inches from either side of a clip holding the brake line. No other corrosion was found on the remaining brake lines.

2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

While driving consumer went to press on brakes and pedal went to floor. Brakes would not stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated hose was off brakes.




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