1990 Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Ford Thunderbird — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Your assistance is required in resolving the following problem with a dangerous and claimed unrepairable braking system on this 1990 ford thunderbird super coupe vin#[xxx]. This vehicle was manufactured with an abs braking system that is dangerous upon failure. This abs system upon failure results…”
filed Jan 13, 2004
“Modual first failed sep 00. Car lost power steering and brakes at 60 mph. Car was parked from sep 00 to 26 july 01 while ford got part. New moduel was installed 26 july 01 and failed 8 aug 01 again at 60 mph without power steering or brakes. Ford dealer is now looking for a new one. Part was listed…”
filed Aug 20, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Thunderbird | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 22 | 13% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 46 | 20% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 92 | 35% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 75 | 25% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 33 | 8% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 24 | 13% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 18 | 16% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 23 | 19% |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Ford Thunderbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.