Ford Thunderbird Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Thunderbird across 6 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (92). The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (18% of reports).
- 168service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 31 of 168 complaints (18%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 14 of 168 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 168 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Thunderbird | 2 | 6% | 10,853 |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 5 | 15% | 14,000 |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 22 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 46 | 20% | 135,125 |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 92 | 35% | 75,645 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford Thunderbird. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1997 ford thunderbird. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle vin# not listed on defective brake pads/rotors recall notice. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the brakes were depressed and his foot slipped from the pedal due to the brake cover fracturing.the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The front end of both vehicles was…
Abs & wheel speed sensor dash lights illuminated. Had mechanic inspect causes and diagnose using abs fault codes. Vehicle required a new abs brake / wheel speed sensor replacement on left front hub assy. Ford does not sell this part individually only as an assembly consisting of major brake and…
Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal, there was a noise as though the wheel was going to come off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the driver side rear caliper, brake shoe and rotor needed to be replaced. Updated 12/12/2006 - *nm
Dt*: 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Thunderbirds have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford Thunderbird. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Ford Thunderbird?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 31 of 168 complaints, followed by “brakes applied” (14).
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