1997 Ford Thunderbird LX Sport review from North America
"Cross a Crown Victoria with a Mustang"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blew an oxygen sensor after one month.
Blew mass air sensor one month later.
Routine brake work.
More road noise than expected.
General comments?
Other than the two blown sensors, not a serious problem.
The V8 with the Sport package is a wonderful option.
Car feels slightly heavy but very responsive.
Addition of K&N air filter and Flowmaster mufflers has made this car feel and sound more powerful.
If you can find a V8 Sport, it's worth the slightly lower mileage than the 3.8L by a mile!
Mileage is pretty decent for a V8 coupe, typically 15-18 in town and 23-27 on the interstate. I do have a heavy foot, so if you're easy on the accelerator those numbers might be a little better.
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| The best overall car you will ever own for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2001 |