1988 Ford Thunderbird review from North America
"Great car and very much ahead of it's time!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission had to be rebuilt @ 183k.
Windows fell off track.
A few engine valves had to be replaced, (minor cost repairs).
General comments?
Very comfortable ride for a sports car.
Handles and accelerates great for a V6 pushing such a heavy car!
Engine runs like new after 13 years.
Very reliable, this car kept running for me even after the transmission had literally broken and grinded itself into 3 pieces!!!
My favorite car so far! I'll take a T-bird over any other car!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.8L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 184000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford LTD |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2001 |