1986 Ford Thunderbird review from North America
"When it comes to an 80's Ford, nothing beats a Thunderbird"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leaks from God-knows where.
Coolant leaks from God-knows where.
Water pump had to be replaced.
Body is extremely rusty around trunk due to a design fault.
A/C had to be fixed, which required dashboard removal.
General comments?
Despite its faults I wouldn't trade this car in for the world.
The power is great on the engine which has yet to go through a rebuild.
The car has power everything with gages for everything.
Awesome aerodynamic body which wasn't the norm of 80's design.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 156000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd July, 2004 |