Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 3 problems related to engine oil leaking (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
Due to the location of cup holders spillage from cups get into gear shift. Dealer has been notified. The consumer stated that due to design and location of the cup holder any spill of liquids gets into the gear shift area causing the gear shift to get hard and also, hard to remove key from ignition when the transmission was in park. Engine leaks oil due to rocker arm cover failure.
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Oil in my engine poured out and engine locked up would not keep oil in it. Had to replace brakes twice I one year because of brake fluid leakage then finally it got so bad had to replace the rotors on front end, my temperature gauge for the outside just happen to start going crazy one day as I was driving along on a trip to the beach and has been in correct ever since. And by the way I am still making payments on this vehicle. I has been more trouble than a joy.
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Vehicle is a lemon. Engine was leaking oil and making noise. Dealership told consumer that the crankshaft inside had to be replaced. Also the tires had to be changed every three months because treads on tires wore out.