10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #16

Nov 042003

Thunderbird

  • miles
Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. While the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. Consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. Then, made a funny noise. Vehicle had been doing this for a long time. Consumer was told by the mechanic that there was a recall on transmission.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #15

Dec 262000

Thunderbird

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle slides on snow while using brakes.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #13

Aug 011998

Thunderbird

  • miles
I have replaced brakes and rotors twice since owning and need to do it again.the brakes I had put on 6 months ago are now chipping. The brake system on this thunderbisd feels inadequate.seeing the amount of complaints about the brake system on the 95 Thunderbird.why isn't something being done about it?

- Fort Drum, NY, USA

problem #12

Mar 151999

Thunderbird

  • miles
I have replaced the front brake pads, however car still has no power brakes and stalls after brakes are depressed. Extremely disappointed in paint job!

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 091999

Thunderbird

  • miles
Torque converter piston failure. Tourque converter and piston replaced

- Duarte, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 151998

Thunderbird

  • miles
Consumer complaining of brake rotors having to be replaced every 4000 to 5000 miles. This problem has been ongoing. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop. Warrnty is now expired. Dealer will not repair without cost to the consumer.something needs to be done about this problem.

- Cottonwood, CA, USA

problem #9

May 141998

Thunderbird

  • miles
Stop & go traffic. Vehicle in hit brakes hard. T-bird applied brakes, but brake pedal went to floor, causing vehicle to rearend another. Took vehicle to dealer & representative said brakes were out of warranty.

- Pleasanton, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 121997

Thunderbird

  • miles
ABS brake system failed. Also replaced front brake rotors and pads.

- Warrior, AL, USA

problem #7

Sep 251996

Thunderbird

  • miles
ABS brakes vibrate and cause vehicle to shake while driving at 35-40 mph.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 041996

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle steering wheel started shaking..

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #5

Jan 171996

Thunderbird

  • miles
Consumer states that when the road is wet the anti-lock brake system does not stop the vehicle, it feels as though the vehicle is sliding on ice, like the vehicle is on roller skates.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 291996

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
While driving experienced intermittent malfunctioning of the ABS brakes, when made attemtpting to slow/stop brake went to far down to stop vehicle, causing extened stopping distance.

- Scottsboro, AL, USA

problem #3

Mar 011995

Thunderbird

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes locked up, ruining all 4 tires.

- San Bernar, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 241995

Thunderbird

  • miles
ABS brake failed, causing accident.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 011995

Thunderbird

  • miles
ABS, loss of brake effectiveness intermittently when pedal goes to the floor.

- Pulaski, TN, USA