1995 Ford Thunderbird LX review from North America
"A great car for performance upgrades or just a daily driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The passenger side head gasket leaks oil.
Rear differential bushing worn out.
Driver side door sags and needs new door pins.
Radiator side tank started to leak so replaced the radiator.
Power antenna mast replaced.
Headlight turned yellow and leaked so replaced with new ones.
Transmission shifted hard into second gear-accumulator spring broken- replaced springs and flushed transmission fluid- replaced with Mercon V fluid- ford bulletin.
General comments?
This car has plenty of power.
I have updated many of things on the engine and transmission to make it faster.
Very reliable, comfortable, and handles great.
Ford sites to look at if you like Thunderbirds are www.tccoa.com and www.carolina thunder.net.
There are many people who get together and have meets around the Charlotte and Pinehurst area in NC.
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| A true American muscle classic |
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| Conforms to all Ford stereotypes |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 Liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 71102 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85283 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2004 |