1994 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"Designed obsolesence"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Main Computer had a catastrophic failure which caused the following:
- O2 sensors burned out.
- Catalytic converters X3 of them.
- Early sparkplug wire breakdown.
- Fuel injectors flooded the engine with fuel which caused early piston ring wearout while trying to get it to a mechanic 5 miles away.
- Engine started making a mooing sound like a cow. Found it was the air bypass valve.
2. The transmission completely failed and had to be rebuilt.
3. Major vacuum leaks.
4. Rear differential leaks.
Just to name a few....
General comments?
All of the problems I have had happened less than 30 days after the warrenty ran out.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 56 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 280ZX |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2000 |