1993 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"An excellent blend of performance and luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator and water pump replaced at 105,000.
Outer tie rods replaced at 110,000.
A/C compressor replaced at 110,000.
Air Pump and Alternator replaced at 118,000.
Oil Pan gasket replaced at 130,000.
Transmission rebuilt at 135,000.
General comments?
This car is a nice combination of performance and comfort. The 200hp 5.0 motor has plenty of pep and this car is very comfortable for long rides.
This car required very little maintenance for the first 100,000 miles (my father purchased this car new in 1993), but has become more expensive to own and maintain.
The engine itself has required very little attention as a lot of folks here have mentioned problems with theirs. That's the main reason my dad chose the 5.0 engine over the troublesome 3.8.
The interior is quite roomy, comfortably seats four, and is very quiet. There's lot of room in the trunk too.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13800 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2004 |