Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the door hinge (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Thunderbird

Problem Category Number of Problems
Structure problems
3
Door Hinge problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

The Structure 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 Door Hinge problem

Door hinges failing both doors. Dealer says doors too heavy for hinges but will not replace/repair.   Read details...


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