Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 985A6 | 03/18/1998 | 601004 | Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc | 12/14/2000 | |
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A18 | 03/18/1998 | 601018 | Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble) under light brake applications from 105 to 0 km/h (65 to 0 mph). *yc | 12/08/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC3523971201 | 01/23/1997 | 51504 | Ferodo nts rear service linings part number (#f3sz-2200-ba) for rear disc brake applications on 1993 model year vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017497120 | 01/23/1997 | 51527 | As of october, 1996 ford engineering has relaesed ferodo nt8 rear service linings part numeber (#f3sz-2200-ba) for rear disc brake applications. | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9569 | 03/01/1995 | 39905 | Certain shoe and lining kits do not meet ford dimensional specifications. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving20 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. a loud streaking noise was heard from the front. consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided with another vehicle. both frontal air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained neck injuries. the driver was able to drive the vehicle home. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2001 | |||
| While pulling into a parking space at a sight incline postion, abs motor engaged, causing front brakesto grabs and noise coming from under the hood. consumer drove vehicle home, and the abs motor remained on after turning vehicle off. dealer was notified,and unwilling to assist, because vehicle was out of its warranty, and not coverwd under a manufacturer's recall. provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 4 | 11/01/1994 | ||
| This 93 thunderbird has a lot of problems . leaks in body (when new 12mi) door hinges , seatbelts, seat covers rip out, fog lamps and switch recall, can't keep breaks and rotors on front, windshild wipers broke (when new) had to have new tie rod ends replaced , at about 40.000 mi. the struts were bad from the first day never could get them fixed. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ) | |||
| 06/21/1998 | |||
| While driving at 55 mph the vehicle took off to about 70 to 80 mph . consumer applied the brakes, and the pedal was hard, and did not stop vehicle. consumer had to turn the vehicle off in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1998 | 1 | 11/24/1993 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed. | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Noisy rear abs brakes. also replaced leaking power steering pump and noisy alternator. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | 04/04/1996 | ||
| New front rotors were replaced at 49000 miles, now the brakes are starting to pulsate. *slc | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Car has had upper engine rebuilt, car stalls while driving with no warning, computer read no date when tested. car makes growling sound when brakes are applied. brake system has been checked, diferential fluid has been replaced as suggested by manufacturer. | |||
| 04/17/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Front brakes vibrate when applying brakes. | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Head gasket failed. in addition, brakes vibrate when applied. | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Brakes create vibration when applied. | |||
| When driving there is a grinding brake noise. please describe . *ak | |||
| The engine is making a tapping noise has been replace on new motor and brake has been replace three time . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/12/2001 | 3 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle vibrates. replaced parts 3 times, problem still occurs.*ak | |||
| 06/15/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Could smell antifreeze coming from the tail pipe shortly before the heaed gasket blew and engine began to run poorly and blow white smoke from the tailpipe. this repair was very costly and ford has begun to compensate owners of other ford models with the exact same engine, but no the ford thunderbird.t. *ak | |||
| 4 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| Head gaskets: w/o any warning whatsoever suddenly there appeared white smoke from exhaust pipe, temp. gauage went up, car had not been using any oil and/or anti-freeze which is a heads up to such a problem occuring. all maintenance had always been kept up on a regular basis on vehicle. told at time that this problem had happened that the next thing that would happen would be the engine would go. the first week of sept. just like mechanic said, the engine went there again, w/o any notice. it through a rod. was told that to save problems/time, should actually just go ahead and replace both when doing the other becuase it would happen. told ford motor aware of this problem within a 3 yr. range on this motor & head gaskets. they have sense improved problem but that does nothing to help out those of us who bought those years. put out the money or part it out! for those of us who have kept up our vehicles, we have no choice. ford motor knowingly aware of this should have some responsibility. am in the process of contacting their consumer affairs division in order to discuss but know what they'll have to say...out of warranty...you're stuck! | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 9 | 07/01/1991 | |
| Consumer experiencing problems with excessive wear on the front brake pads and rotors. also upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed the front end shakes, causing extended stopping distance. has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1993 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brakes. this is the fourth occurance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Caliper design not wide enough, causing brakes to wear out more quickly than they should. *dsh | |||
| 12/02/1994 | 2 | ||
| Front calipers stick, causing brake pads to crack due to excessive heat, resulting in uneven brake wear. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 5 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Front brake pads failed several times. | |||
| 02/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced warped front brake pads. | |||
| The brake pads wear out replace two time . tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure continue wear of rotors and disc pads replace 4 times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/15/1994 | 5 | 08/01/1993 | |
| As to head gaskets, have had two sets of failures, at approx. 100k apart . . . . as to brakes, have had multiple replacements of rotors due to chronic warping . . . . as to transmission, have had to have purchase lifetime warranty transmission from aamco due to failures in 2-3 & 3-4 shifts. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Brake rotors failed | |||
| While driving with normal braking, expeienced grinding noise and steering wheel shimmying, a month prior, dlr replaced rotors, steering wheel still vibrates when braking. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors warp under normal usage, causing vibration. *dsh | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors were too small for vehicle and caused brake failure. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Front brake rotors are warping when applying brakes, the front end of vehicle will vibrate. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1994 | 5 | ||
| Replaced warped front brake rotors. (other vehicle on 479689). *ak | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Front brakes failed, front rotors warp prematurely, causing the vehicle to vibrate violently when braking. tt | |||
| 05/22/1995 | |||
| Rotor are wearing prematurely, turned rotors at 30k miles and replaced at 55k miles. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | |||
| Brake rotors are warped. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure continue wear of rotors and disc pads replace 4 times. tt | |||
| While driving, upon applying brake steering column vibrates, and hear grinding noise, dealer has replaced rotor 5 times, due to warping. tt | |||
| 05/19/1994 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors. this is the sixth occurance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/15/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Master cylinder brake fluid reservior developed leak due to contact (rubbing) against wiring harness for engine compartment light. ford should be notified to inspect all brake fluid reserviors for signs of wear through due to contact with engine compartment hood light. *ak | |||
| 02/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced master cylinder. | |||