1994 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"If you can find one cheap, and in good shape buy it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes/Rotors at 125,000.
Thermostat at 126,000.
Fuel Pump/Strainer/Fuel Filter at 136,000.
Transmission developed a shudder at 90,000 miles. It is starting to hang at 137,000.
Paint was oxidized when I bought it. Paint faded.
Power Antennq doesn't go down.
Cruise Control & Horn fuse blew constantly.
General comments?
I bought this car at 80,000 miles for 1600 and drove it back and forth to Lancaster, PA from Sunbury, PA every week for two years. As well as driving to work. Now I drive it to work and around.
Car has exceptional handling for such a large car. The car is extremely driver comfortable and the seats rock. Extremely comfortable car, if you are the driver. It sucks for a passenger though.
The 3.8L is a little bit of a gas hog for it's horsepower/torque. Car doesn't accelerate fast enough.
Engine is amazing, I never had a problem with the engine it's always been the transmission.
This has been the best car I've ever owned, and only recently have things gone wrong with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2008 |