Four problems related to car stall have been reported for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 40 mph vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Vehicle was towed to the independent shop, and mechanic did not know what was wrong with the vehicle.
The vehicle stalls during rain storms, consumer stated that this is a very dangerous situation because the sudden loss of power causes loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer is asking for reimbursement for repairs.
In 1998 I started having car problems, a mechanic told me that fluid was getting past the head gasket. In January of 1999 I had to have the engine replaced by heritage Ford. I recently read an article in the paper that said there was a defect in the 3. 8l motors causing this to happen. I called Ford motor CO. & heritage Ford & was told that since my car wasn't on their list they can't help me. They have already announced publicly there is a defect with the same motor we had & I feel they should reimburse us also,not because of the model of our car but the kind of motor they sold us. We have had numerous problems since they installed the new motor, & have had to bring the car back at least 5 times & of course pay a bill each time, the car still spits & sputters in hot weather. Can you help us???.
Crankshaft sensor and the oxygen sensor malfunctioned, causing a no start condition and stalling while driving. May cause an accident. Dealer replaced th sensors twice. Problem is still reoccurring. Please provide further information.