1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD Complaints

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  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - HOUSTON, TX

    THE FOREGOING PAGES ARE INCOMPLETE BUT I COULD NOT RETRIEVE THEM. THE 4 TIRES FAILED AT DIFFERENT TIMES PRIOR TO THE END OF THE LIFE OF THE TIRES. ON TWO OCCASIONS, TWO DIFFERENT TIRES, THE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAME OFF. THE 2ND INCIDENT WAS AFTER DRIVING OVER 200 MILES AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 70 MILES PER HOUR. THE BELT TORE OFF AND DAMAGED THE REAR PANEL AND SKIRT OF AUTOMOBILE.( DOT NUMBER: )

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - BARNWELL, SC

    THE OIL PUMP FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO LOCK-UP WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY. FORD HAS REDESIGN A NEW ENGINE. *YC

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - PRESCOTT , AZ

    CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION AND THE FUEL SWITCH IN THE TRUNK DID NOT WORK AFTER THE COLLISION , THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START BACK UP AFTER THE COLLISION AND THER DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT. *AK

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - MACON, GA

    ENGINE HOOD STRUTS ARE TOO WEAK TO KEEP HOOD IN OPEN POSITION/ HOOD CAME DOWN ON DRIVER'S BACK. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - TIGARD , OR

    FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES. *AK

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - CANNON COUNT, CA

    COMING AROUND A CURB GOING 25-30 MPH CAR STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND HIT A MOUND OF DIRT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
    - HELENA, AL

    ASSOCIATED W/MOISTURE, VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT REPEATEDLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE