1993 Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 10, 2004
“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…”
filed Jun 26, 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% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 24 | 13% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 18 | 16% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 34 | 24% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 23 | 19% |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.