1993 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"Good old American garbage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew almost the day I got it.
Thermostat when after that; have replaced it twice.
Wheel bearings replaced not too long after that.
Windows and doors off track; very common with this car.
General comments?
OK, I work for a metal recycling company and some or our accounts are junk yards. I know when you have a car, it's easy to see them everywhere, but just put it this way, if I needed to get a part for this car it would be no problem. The 3.8 engine is a bad motor and Ford knows it; 10 or more of these cars come in almost daily!
As for the ones with the 4.6, my aunt has had hers forever and the only reason it is down is because she let her son dog it out. This motor is very strong and reliable.
I like the ride and comfort of the cars, and how quiet they are, but if you own one you will soon find out how poorly they are put together. Bottom line thinking by American manufacturers is fine with me, but make something worth handing over to your kids! You can only fool the public so long.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2008 |