Transmission had to be replaced because dealer overfilled fluid when serviced.
Struts and Shocks because car is driven on very poor country road.
Brakes, especially front rotors.
Front steering rack, caused by unbalanced front tires. Don't drive on unbalanced front tires, big mistake.
Brakes I hear can be fixed by cross-drilled rotors & pads, and you do have the option of getting 2 piston front calipers that are bolt on improvements.
Wonderful car, very comfortable, as well as fuel efficient. Virtually no maintenance needed, just normal easy to do yourself stuff.
Car runs very well, not whiplash fast, but still very quick. Very nice highway touring car.
My last T-bird got 170K miles and still going strong. Looks like this one is capable of the same.
Don't use synthetic oil, it will cause knocking in crankcase, and other problems. I used for 20K miles and still have knocking. Use manufactures recommended multi-grade, you will do fine. Don't overfill, V8 only takes 4.5 quarts.
It's a luxurious car that can be great for a 'family' car.
Just wanted to let you all know that the Thunderbirds take 5.3 quarts of oil and not 4.5 quarts. Make sure you fill the oil till it is full and not half or on add.
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site