1983 Ford Thunderbird 1983 Ford O/D review from North America

Windshield wiper motor or switching mechanism is not working properly.

Sensitive carburetor in damp weather. Stalls at stop lights, o/h doors and intersections. Requires seasonal adjustments.

Heater failed, had to disconnect to prevent fog up.

Front drivers seat has given way.

Persistent rusting at bottom of rear window.

After $6,500 and 15 years of ownership, I have seen cars bought and buried in that time. I'm having a crisis over whether to keep my t-bird through its collector years or move on to a new car. I feel parts of it are dying one at a time. This car has hardly cost me much money other than basic maintanence. It is interesting how the same model can look so much better by just the color and options to make one care for it more. I love to highway drive it, that is the best part. I moved from a small city to a large city and the incidence of deliberate scratches and dings has disheartened me to the point of forgetting about waxing it anymore. It had its day as a mid-size, but now is considered as a large car. One should have 4 seats, too many years and guests and cargo convenience has taught me that. My new dream... perhaps a sport 4 seater convertible, or a new coupe again.