1987 Ford Thunderbird Sport review from North America
"Still reliable and still kicking after all these years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Aside from the expected wear and tear replacements (brakes, hoses, suspension, exhaust work and things of the like) nothing major has really happened to it. We did replace the heater core at around 125k. It does like to burn through tail lights rather quickly and currently it needs a tune up (expected at it's mileage) and the head gasket is seeping. Overall I don't think that's bad for it's age. The interior is still in pretty good shape.
General comments?
This car has been beyond reliable in the 9 years I've had it.
My friends teased me and made fun of me when I got it while they bought new Nissan's. Guess what car is still on the road?
The only downfall is the gas mileage. It averages about 17mpg, which given it's age and size isn't so bad.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 V8 302cid Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78985 miles |
| Most recent distance | 164513 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2004 |