Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 177 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (36 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The contact was driving 30 mph when he noticed an abnormally strong coolant odor. The contact then inspected the vehicle and found that the antifreeze intake manifold had failed. The intact manifold was cracked and causing antifreeze to spill. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and making a left turn, the power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel would not turn in either direction, before the vehicle suddenly stalled. Read details...
My temperature gauge has risen to hot three times while driving with no prior warning. The first was 12/29/2008. They replaced the motor radiator cooling fan. My mileage at the time was 35673. The 2nd time was 3/17/2009 and they replaced the tank assy-radiator, seal, cap asy radiator, thermostat Read details...
On Nov 24,2009, the throttle body motor failed and caused my 2005 Ford Thunderbird to cut off in traffic. I took the car to metro Ford for repair. They said the part would take several weeks. Metro said I could drive my car until they repair my car because Ford could not provide me with a loaner. Read details...
I've owned my 2003 Thunderbird since it was new. It now has 65000 miles and is driven only 2000 miles a year, over the last 5 years. During this period, I have had all 8 coils replaced, one at a time. The first time was within the first 1000 miles. Read details...