1992 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"Slow piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Thermostat failed.
My head gasket blew at 102,000 miles.
Speedometer quit working at 100,000 miles.
General comments?
This car was reliable for about 2 months after I bought it, then the thermostat went out.
As a consequence, the engine overheated and the head gaskets blew. I have been quoted $800 for repairs.
The engine is sluggish and acceleration is fairly slow.
The interior is fairly comfortable, but lacks cup holders.
The car is a chore to drive in the winter due to the rear wheel drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th March, 2003 |