1997 Ford Thunderbird Sport review from North America
"With modifications, Mustang GT performance in a luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold cracked at 33,000 miles. Replaced under dealer "silent warranty."
Brake rotors warped causing high speed vibration.
Computer malfunctioned at 50,000 miles giving false "Service Engine Soon" warnings.
The transmission shudders when going up an incline.
General comments?
This car, despite, the problems cited above is reliable, comfortable and fun to drive.
The 4.6L engine with the Sport package makes it go and handle.
I have made it even better by adding a performance chip, removing the air silencer, adding a K & N air filter, Magnecor ignition wires, Spiral-Max air flow devices, cross-drilled rotors and high performance brake pads.
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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 | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2004 |