1988 Ford Thunderbird Coupe review from North America
"Reliable, inexpensive, and a lot of fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear went (replaced under warranty).
Heater core.
Radiator.
Callipers on the front.
Radio light went out and it seems to like to eat tapes.
Cheap double sided tape on the power windows quit holding.
The tranny has been replaced three times.
Front struts.
The passenger mirror fell off.
Right front wheel bearing lost all its grease after driving through a lot of water during heavy rain.
General comments?
Even with the above problems, the car has only left us stranded once, and that was when the radiator went. It's been up and down the east coast, and travelling at 75+ mph it still gets almost 30mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 205500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2000 |