1985 Ford Thunderbird review from North America
"A loyal and comfortable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-rear window defroster and air conditioning was not working when I bought it.
-LCD dash display was very dim, so I never knew how fast I was going.
-leaked and burned oil.
-radiator leaked
-some electrical problems when battery acid got into a relay.
General comments?
-My first car, and my first love
-Interior was very roomy and comfortable
-The battery acid thing was my fault for failing to secure the battery correctly
-The over-heating problem was my fault too because I was putting water only, not anti-freeze
-had wonderful acceleration especially going uphill.
-we saw some wonderful sights in California and Mexico together. I treated it right and it treated me right. Very dependable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2004 |