What's wrong with my brakes?

Asked by Corey Feb 26, 2023 at 09:59 PM about the 2003 Ford Thunderbird Premium with Removable Top RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 T-bird.  66,000 miles on it.  Brakes locked/froze when applied
while going 10-15 mph and ended up rear-ending car in front of me.  
Thoughts?

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Gene answered about a year ago

Anti lock system failure. You need to have it checked by someone who knows what they are doing, and not the dealer, find a good independent shop in your area to take it too. They will pull the codes and check the system over then tell you what it needs and a decent estimate of the cost.

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