1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

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Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp)

Thunderbird 3.8i V6 Super (234 Hp)

1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Brake-related problems:

    • ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle to lose control
    • ABS braking system complete failure due to master cylinder failure
    • ABS control module/relay failed causing brake failure
    • ABS control unit went out, brake pedal went to the floor
    • ABS system went out, brakes inoperable
    • Brakes overheated
    • Chronic problem with squealing front disc brakes
    • Front brake rotors warped, causing shimmies when braking
    • Rotors were replaced three times, pads replaced four times
    • Vehicle caught on fire due to failure of ABS system
    • Dangerous and claimed unreparable brake system

  • 2. Seatbelt-related problems:

    • Automatic seat belt sticks in the forward position
    • Automatic shoulder belt fails to cycle, stopping/hanging with motor running
    • Passenger side seat belt does not latch properly
    • Front seatbelts do not latch properly, buckle sticks
    • Driver side automatic shoulder belt locked into place, did not release

  • 3. Ignition-related problems:

    • Ignition problem causing engine not to start when seat belt does not work
    • Electrical short in ignition switch causing engine not to start
    • Ignition fail to shut vehicle off
    • Vehicle fire due to ignition failure

  • 4. Transmission-related problems:

    • Transmission failed several times
    • Transmission failure due to slipping
    • Transmission failure due to faulty grommet

  • 5. Electrical system-related problems:

    • Electrical short under the dash causing fire
    • Smoke from steering column due to electrical short
    • Electrical short in alternator causing vehicle fire
    • Electrical failure causing altnerator fire
    • Electrical short in the ignition switch causing vehicle fire
    • Electrical short caused by the ignition switch leading to vehicle fire

  • 6. Other mechanical issues:

    • Head gasket problem causing water loss
    • Vehicle uses extreme amounts of gas, unable to fill tank due to condition
    • Swich short caused safety features to fault
    • Computer panel inaccurate
    • Gas pedal becomes stuck, decreases steering and braking control

  • 7. Other safety-related problems:

    • Airbag did not inflate during collision
    • Vehicle fire caused by ignition switch
    • Vehicle theft issue related to police report
    • Vehicle accelerator stuck, causing loss of control
    • Vehicle headlight flickers on and off without warning
    • Vehicle stolen, requesting assistance for recall process

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