1995 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"A classic American icon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced upper and lower ball joints at 106000 miles. Cost about $120.00, did them myself, not easy.
Struts at 109000, cost $230.00.
Shocks/rear at 98000, broke one, decided to do both, cost about $121.00.
Had trains fluid and torque converter fluid changed to Mercon V to get rid of that annoying shutter between 40 and 60 mph.
Strut rod bushing at 10600 miles, cost $35.00. Did them myself.
Brake rotors 3 times since buying it in 1995.
General comments?
Love this car, can't bring myself to sell it. My wife hates it, but then again, I've never let her drive it.
Plenty of power and great handling.
Comfortable as they come. I drive cross country a lot.
Wish the cup holders had been thought out a little better.
Worth every penny ever spent on her.
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| A true American muscle classic |
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| Conforms to all Ford stereotypes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109563 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2009 |