Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

The Automatic Transmission problem

I was curious about how to get the Thunderbird (1994-1997) transmission recalled? please note that this only affects the 4. 6 v8 Thunderbirds and not the v6. This can result of control loss of the automobile and can result in a crash.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

I smell gas when driving at high speed of 60 and above on freeway mostly. Once in a while I can smell it when driving at lower speeds of 25 -30mph. I used to think that I had spilled gas on the outside of car when it first started happening, but now a year later, I still smell gas and I do smoke in   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problem

The contact stated the floor shifter was sticking in park when the weather was cold. It took five to ten minutes to move the shifter into other gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection.   Read details...


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