The head gaskets have blowed twice because of being run hot.
Never overheat a cast iron engine
that has aluminum heads.
(Bottom radiator hose developed leak & Water pump leaked) $800.00 each time.
Driver side door hinges (both), To replace, the dash must be removed to access a nut on the top hinge.
$100.00 for both hinges & $150.00 Labor
Both headlights had to be replaced because of discoloration of the lens.
Aluminum rims became discolored and the paint flaked off center caps.
Because of the plastic sides, the radiator had to be replaced.
Rack and pinion had to be replaced @ 125,000 miles.
The retractable seat belts are troublesome.
Power steering pump was replaced.
Have to keep this 1990 T-Bird because of no trade in value.
Air conditioner works great.
Combination door lock/unlock works great.
Great fuel mileage -
24-26 MPG @ 57 MPH with air on.
Installed 1996 T-bird (5 spoke) aluminum rims & it looks much better.
Painted dark blue with after-market ground affects with dark tint on windows.
I have a 1996 ford thunderbird and brought it in today for state inspection, and they found that I need a rack. I only have 26,000 miles on it so I was very surprised that I needed this. I have never seen any fluid in my garage or driveway, so again I was taken by surpris, is this common with fords. thank you christine george.
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