Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 4 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the Thunderbird.
Shift interlock engaged - total loss of use. Shift interlock requires bypass by turning ignition to just before acc comes on, shifting to netrual, and starting car. If you shift to park requires you start process again. Loss of high mount brake lamp and both tail lights. High mount bulbs replaced, as well as the tail lamp lights, to no avail.
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Consumer was standing outside pumping gas with the engine running. After a few seconds vehicle began to roll backwards, consumer ran behind car jumped into driver's side and began trying to applying brakes, vehicle rolled into a light pole.
Pulled vehicle in front of a gas station, put it in park and left it running, driver went inside, and within a minute vehicle lunged backwards. Turned approximately 180 degrees and struck a truck. After it stopped, it was in reverse.
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Solenoid failed.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Driveshaft problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Transmission Solenoid problems |