1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe review from North America
"Hell of a car!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes.
Graphic equalizer.
Torque converter.
General comments?
This is the fastest car I've ever owned. I loved it. When the torque converter started going out, it would not shift into overdrive and would slip until the RPM's were high enough to take off again.
Parts were very expensive and hard to find. Wouldn't recommend this car as a daily driver.
One time on an interstate highway, I had the speedometer pegged out to the trip meter, the turbo charger pushing 15 psi and the tach at the red line. Estimated speed by my local state trooper, 145 mph. Now that's not bad for a 4 cylinder.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2001 |