1997 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"Equipped with the V8 and the Sport Package these are sleeper performance cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power door lock failed at about 50,000 miles.
General comments?
Engine has plenty of power for acceleration, runs smooth/quiet, and does fine on regular fuel.
Has the optional "Sport Package" which includes larger brakes, but this particular car does not have anti-lock and braking is outstanding.
It features independent rear suspension and has excellent cornering as well as a smooth ride.
Replacing the stock ignition wires with MSD brand performance wires resulted in a definite increase in power.
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| The best overall car you will ever own for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Litre V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70340 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2004 |