1995 Ford Thunderbird LX V8 review from North America
"Thunderslug"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both upper ball joints have torn rubber seals and the one of the left is beginning to make noise
All front sway bar link joints have torn rubber seals
The previous owner had to have the transmission replaced three times.
General comments?
Overall not a bad car. It the chassis is stiff, it handles well, and is smooth over bumps. Brake dive and acceleration squat are more than I would like. The engine could use a lot more power.
The four speed automatic transmission is very irritating. First gear is way too high and it constantly tries to get itself into overdrive as fast as possible at any speed over 20 miles per hour. Also, kick down is excruciatingly slow.
Gas mileage is less than what one would expect. My 1993 Chevy Caprice Classic with a 5.7l V8 gets better fuel economy around town.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Caprice |
| Date of Entry | 15th June, 2004 |