One problem related to automatic transmission torque converter has been reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problem with the transmission or torque converter. The consumer was told that the vehicle was experiencing transmission shudder or a problem with the torque converter.
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems |