1990 Ford Thunderbird SC review from North America
"High performance high maintenance poor mans luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. There was an electrical problem in the ignition that caused all my interior electrical equipment to go and and it shorted out my power brakes.
2. I had to rewire the entire stereo system because one speaker shorted out.
3. To change the SC oil I had to remove the SC, which took 4 hours, and all the gaskets and the oil were special orders.
4. Drivers side window is off the track.
5. AC compressor will not turn on. Even after I charged it.
6. Auto headlights don't work.
7. Blower motor is weak.
8. Drivers door hinges need to be replaced.
9. Key will not turn all the way back so I cannot put the car all the way in park.
General comments?
The SC has more power than the 5.0 but is a very high maintenance car and is vary hard to work on. A normally simple thing like changing the plugs and wires requires you to remove all the air intake tubes. And took me a total of about 4 hours to do.
I love the power. I topped it out around 140 in less than half a mile. it does a 10 second 1/8 mile. 110mph in a 1/4.
Very comfortable car. 10-way dual power seats.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Super Charger V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 117000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2003 |