1994 Ford Thunderbird service brakes, hydraulic problems
75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving approximately 10 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop until he coasted onto the emergency lane. Upon examination, he noticed that there was no rubber coating over the steel brake lines which led to…”
filed Aug 30, 2010
“1994 ford thunderbird, complete brake failure. All brake lines rusted and leaking, area next to brake lines are not rusted. Brake lines prone to rust. All brake lines need to be replaced. *tr”
filed Aug 29, 2010
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% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 33 | 8% |
| 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 1994 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.