1996 Ford Thunderbird review from North America
"Buggiest car ever built!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blew at 30,000 miles and caused Ford to have to replace the engine.
All electronic stuff like the power seats and the windows quit working at about 35,000 miles leading to Ford replacing it too.
Heater core had to be replaced at about 60,000 miles with a cost of about 350.00.
Heater core had to be replaced again at about 105,000 miles costing about 350.00 also.
Engine blew again at about 110,000 miles costing about 1,600.00.
Transmission had to be rebuilt at about 155,000 miles costing about 900.00.
Today I am trying to find someone to replace the heater core again, but no one will hardly do it because it is about an 8 hour job.
General comments?
I have had more trouble out of this car than any car I have ever had. I have spent more money on it trying to keep it running than it is worth. I will never own another Ford!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40 miles |
| Most recent distance | 171000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2003 |