1986 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe review from North America
"A stylish, reliable auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced the following because of failure:
- Fuel Pump
- Alternator
- Fog lights
- Radio
- Radiator
- Struts
The transmission is sometimes quirky, the passenger side window doesn't go down, and the power antenna doesn't work.
The head gasket seems to be leaking a bit.
The steering rack needs to be replaced.
General comments?
I love this car! Nice interior, decent performance, and great styling.
The seats are very comfortable on long trips.
It's starting to get a bit rusty, but that's probably a result of many Minnesota winters.
Overall, despite having almost 200,000 miles, it's running strong!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 172000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 197321 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2001 |