Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows nine common suspension related problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

The Suspension problem

Steering shudders, dealer and Ford engineer can't fix after 7 attempts. Ford should be slapped for this. They have stopped trying to fix it and will not refund my money for this piece of ignorantly designed junk.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Rear tire loses contact with road surface when parking car in certain areas, also will accelerate uncontrollably if wheel is off road and makes contact w/curb.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

: the contact stated while performing general maintenance on the vehicle, it was determined the plastic seals on all four upper and lower ball joints as well as the seals on the stabilizer bar were fractured and deteriorating. The manufacturer was alerted.   Read details...


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