1997 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"Inexpensive yet pretty well designed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much has gone wrong with this car at all... Brakes were replaced recently, I pulled wheels and noticed that LH front brake pads wore much quicker than RH front brake pads...
General comments?
When I first sat in this car the feeling was very nice. Nice cockpit feel and cloth seats are VERY cushiony and comfortable. When going from park to Drive, it takes a second for the transmission to lock into gear. This car is very responsive and handles well. Enough power to pass not enough to impress. Even with the V8 the car is very well muffled and extremely quiet during both city and freeway driving. My biggest fear with purchasing a ford is thier history of sub-par faulty transmissions. However; this one performs pretty well and shifts smoothly (knock on wood)
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 OHC V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78584 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80161 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2005 |