1997 Ford Thunderbird Brakes Problems

“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.”

“1. Plastic intake manifold failure - covered by general recall 97m91, although similar plastic engineering is applied to both valve covers but is not is not covered by recall. The Ford service rep informed me that the heater core will blow soon too. 2. The brakes/rotors have been a chronic problem - this is my 2nd Thunderbird - both cars had the same type problems. I have replaced rotors, brake pads repeatedly without solving the problem. The car has severe front end vibration which is makes the car unenjoyable and dangerous. I have changed tire sizes and brands 4 times. …”

“They replaced the manifold and then the radiator malfunctioned, 18.000 miles later the heater core failed, was replaced in the last 6 months since aug 4 times. Ford does not have a clue and the dealer is trying to fix it each time at leaks.the brakes/rotors have been a cronic problem since the car was new. The calipers have been resurfaced 3 times and finally replaced.”

“Right rear caliper locked up, tearing up the rotor. The left side was also excessively worn as a result of trying to compensate for the right side. Car had a hard time stopping. Dealer had to replace the caliper and rotor on the right rear, as well as both set of brake pads. The left rotor turned because it was warped, but still with in tolerance.”

“Not long after purchasing vehicle, consumer began to experience the braking effects caused by warped rotors. Dealership replaced them at no cost, however 12 months later rotors were warped again, consumer is still having warped rotor problems.”