4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #2

Dec 042003

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
While driving, the brakes got stiff. When making a turn, the tie rods snapped off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer which found a crack in the master cylinder. The master cylinder along with other parts were replaced.

- Salem, MA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Master brake cylinder cracked and leaks fluid.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

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