1997 Ford Thunderbird brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 26 complaints for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Car was involved in collision and when brakes where applied all wheels locked up and was unable to steer doing about 40 MPH but car is equipped with ABS system - the brakes have been worked on twice in 2 years both by ford dealers. Should this have happened with ABS. Also neither air bag deployed even though it was the front end that has suffered damage (don't know cost yet) front bumper, hood, head light, driver side front quarter panel and driver door are all damaged.
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. Please provide further details.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird
- Engine 49 complaints
- Exhaust system 23 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints