Rear Suspension problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird

Two problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/25/1997

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.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Driver has no control of the vehicle in rain, the rear end fishtails unless weight is placed into the rear of vehicle.




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