1991 Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Anti-lock brakes and brake system warning lights on dashboard come on. When consumer attempts to slow/stop vehicle, there is no resistance behind the brake pedal, and it goes to the floor. This has occurred three times; at 15-20 mph range/ 20-30 mph range, and at 40-50 mph range. A private mechanic…”
filed Apr 24, 2001
“Through mountainous region in ar, throttle stuck wide open...found a little $3 piece that broke on the part that holds the linkage to the transmission to the throttle... Car kept going faster and faster... Brake system failed. Had to put car in neutral, and go up steep incline... Key would not come…”
filed Oct 26, 2000
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% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 34 | 24% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 23 | 19% |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.