1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 from North America

Summary:

Fun car if you're a financial masochist

Faults:

Hmm where to begin? I bought the car with a slight shimmy in the braking, I didn't think much of it, but after having it aligned it still continued, but not on damp and rainy days. Don't ask me why.

87,000 miles, one year owned, I lost the transmission while on a trip. I was not all that happy with it and resented ever getting it fixed in the future.

120000 and 2000 dollars more spent on it I have now changed both the oxygen sensors (130 dollars a piece), both serpentine pulleys, the fuel filter and mass air flow sensor (230 dollars ea.)

123000 after having all the work done on the car and feeling pretty good about it in general the head gasket blew on a simple drive back from a friend's house.

I have now gotten to the point where I need to decide do I put myself in debt and buy a new car to give myself some relief or does this nightmare continue.

General Comments:

The interior, handling, turning radius and power of this vehicle are it's strong points.

The constant and expensive repairs are not what I like about owning this car at all.

What's next? Timing chain? Hmm won't this be fun?!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 3rd August, 2003

1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 from North America

Summary:

Fix Or Repair Daily. (F. O. R. D)

Faults:

My "Check Engine" light has been on for as long as I can remember. I covered it with my family portrait as no dealership seems to know what the problem is.

The power seats simply don't work!

Front headlights are faded badly.

The paint on the roof above the rear seats has worn off.

The position of the cup holders makes no sense at all.

I've had to have my head gaskets twice as I could smell my engine oil from inside the cabin.

General Comments:

My experience is that there is always something that needs fixing under this car's hood.

Yes, is it comfortable and enjoyable to drive when it drives.

Reliable, no! Whenever planning a trip, bring all your tools, a tow rope, and your cell phone.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 19th July, 2003

24th Jul 2003, 21:41

Hey man,

I have a '94 T-Bird. I've got almost 200K on the odometer, and the only thing I've done is changed the brakes on the car. It still gets over 20 mpg. It's got the 4.6L engine and I love it. All they need is a little TLC.

1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 from North America

Summary:

The car is all around good

Faults:

When I got the car, there was a small knock in the engine. It was a lower right bearing.

Seals on the headlihgts were horrible. I fixed it myself by adding more and better sealer to them.

General Comments:

The car is much better than I thought it would be. I didn't think that it would have as much power as it did. It accelerated like a champ. It is by far the most comfortable car that I have owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th June, 2003

1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 from North America

Summary:

Safe, Quick (when needed), and Comfortable -- a bargain

Faults:

- Transmission Shimmy/Shake between 20-30 MPH (since new)

- Probably gonna have to replace the head gasket (recall item) as coolant light stay light all the time.

General Comments:

- Outstanding Ride! Most comfortable car I have ridden in. Interior "wraps" around the driver.

- Great gas mileage, up to 33 MPG Highway. San Antonio Dallas trip.

- Extremely reliable. No major or minor repairs since new (but things are beginning to happen -- expected)

- Will own and rebuild this car as needed until the day I die.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th May, 2003

22nd Aug 2003, 20:43

I experienced the same problem (transmission chatter) during shifting. I replaced the transmission fluid with synthetic oil. (Mobile) The problem has completely gone away. I have now driven two years with no problem. One cautionary note is not to expect the fix to take hold immediately after changing the oil. It seems to take a hundred miles or so after going to synthetic to achieve the full benefit.