One problem related to engine head gasket failure has been reported for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the 2002 Thunderbird.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to misfire. The failure became progressively worse. After a period of time, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the valve cover gaskets failed due to heat and caused oil to flow into the spark plugs and coils. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.