1996 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 55 complaints for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving 30MPH & applying the brakes to avoid hitting a vehicle that stopped. However, vehicle had no brake lights, and it rearended vehicle in front due to no brakes. Vehicle towed to dealership & mechanic indicated brakes were gone. Pin in the brakes had broken which caused the brakes to be inoperative.
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 the brake line. No other corrosion was found on the remaining brake lines.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird
- Engine 58 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints
- Exhaust system 19 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints
- Lighting 15 complaints