1994 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"A fun and sporty luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Computer locked on the number 7 an 8 injectors full blast. resulting in computer needing to be replaced. And has damaged catalytic converter.
Headlight switch burned up and had to be replaced.
Headlights are yellowed and horribly to exspensive from Ford to replace.
Paint on moldings at top of windshield and to of rear window are peeling badly.
Brake rotors warp out within 5k of being turned. Have finally just given up on trying to correct that screw up, whatever the cause. This happend 3 times.
Transmission was replaced at about 100k. It is now also slipping sometimes on take offs when cold.
Steering rack is leaking.
Driver side window is sticking when motoring up or down.
Glove box latch broke.
Top lid of center console padding is peeling loose.
Rattle in rear of car interior.
Heater core leak.
General comments?
Well I bought this car after owning a Ford Aerostar that I was very pleased with for the most part. when I purchased my T-Bird it had over 100k on it, but the interior and the general appearnce of the car were excellent. After driving it I fell in love with it. The car handles well althought it does ride a little rough. I find my T- Bird for the most part very comfortable and a great date car. Keep in mind it has almost 160k miles on it. The problems listed above are just some minor little fixes to me being I am a mechanic, however for someone who isn't in the automotive field this seems to me to be a car they may not wish to own.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100112 miles |
| Most recent distance | 158000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2002 |


