1978 Ford Thunderbird Reviews - Page 2 of 3

Since I purchased the car, not much has gone wrong with it. The vehicle has very low mileage. The exhaust might need some repair. I haven't done much to it as of yet. The body has no rust and the engine runs rough because of the lack of use.

The vehicle uses a lot of gas. The car has a sloppy steering The engine is quiet and runs a rough. The interior is in good condition with no bad wear and tear.

The parking break sticks, and also randomly engages, usually when the normal brake is fully depressed.

Rear axle went out of alignment.

Rear seat has worn badly. Landau roof is cracked and peeling. Lots of rust.

This car is the generic batmobile! (its black) It is awesome to drive, the extended hood adds to the sensation that the car will take off any second. The car is wide, so often I feel like I'm going to take out mailboxes along the road, but that adds to the enjoyment.

Overall, It's a cool car to drive, but not very economical. Gas mileage is bad and the engine has problems getting up and going in the cold weather.

Replaced brake system from master cylinder back.

Replaced springs/shocks. Shocks now air adjust.

Replaced voltage Coil/Plugs/Wires.

This fine auto sat for a long time in a garage before I took custody for $1,000. There is no rust. For that reason, moving parts required replacing...wheels/tires/brakes/bearings.

The motor has now been completely cleaned up and beautiful, the interior is perfect without work required, and am just finishing up on the cosmetics before a respray.

My only problem is that she stumbles on acceleration and I just can't figure it out. I'm told it's an easy fix, but no one will tell me what that is! hoonrj@csg10.navy.mil.

After having all of the belt's and hoses replaced, the car left me stranded. AAA towed it to a repair facility which ran a diagnostic test that detected nothing but a sticking choke.

When trying to to recharge the A/C, I was told the hoses are leaking and in order to replace them along with the drier it would cost $490.00. If I wanted freon added it would be 48oz at almost $5.00 per ounce.

The car is very comfortable and the interior is spacious. I love roof-line and exterior styling.

The doors are heavy and must be slammed hard to get the "door ajar" light to go out. The trunk lid, also has to be slammed shut.

Everything is original on this car and the only thing not working is the power door locks. The quartz clock with day and date is still keeping perfect time after 25 years.

The front brakes needed replaced.

It needed a power steering hose.

It badly needed a comprehensive tune-up.

It needed a carburetor rebuild.

It needed a vacuum advance on the distributor.

It needs a paint job.

This car was bought from the original owners in Nevada after being stored for 10 years.

All it needed before I drove it the 1200 miles home was a power steering hose, front brakes, and a serious tune up. The paint is very oxidized from years in the Nevada desert, but the interior is perfect. Still has the original center caps on the wheels and the blue-jeweled hood ornament.

The trip home was uneventful. The car cruised at 75 nearly the whole way and delivered me 15.6 miles per gallon.

Not many of these still around. It gets many looks and comments and I doubt that I will ever have another car. Even if the gas mileage is somewhat poor, it beats a car payment.