Structure Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the door hinge (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Thunderbird


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

The Door Hinge problem

Opening doors from the inside, little by little, both doors failed to open from the inside, had to leave window or windows open to stick hand out to open door from the outside. Failure of these doors to function properly at some point if battery would give out would leave us locked in, but   Read details...

The Door problem

Consumer states that the manual door latches will not close properly. Dealer is aware of the problem please provide additional information. Ts   Read details...

The Hood Hinge problem

Engine hood struts are too weak to keep hood in open position/ hood came down on driver's back.   Read details...


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