1986 Ford Thunderbird Elan review from North America
"Way ahead of its time!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater core
Defrost Vacuum switch
Air conditioning hose.
General comments?
Powerful car
Very very Comfortable
Power EVERYTHING still works
Perfect original paint
Great on the freeway
Cruise practically drives itself.
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| A nice-looker, but a definite lemon |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac LeMans |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2003 |