Suspension Problems of Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 23 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (6 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Ford Thunderbird

The Suspension problem

Took the car in for a oil change the dealer wrote up a list of problems need to repair on this car . This car was in the garage and driven weekly it only has 30,600 miles on it. I think it will cost me 2500 dollars to repair this car. I never had anything like this before with a car.   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Pe00 020;vehicle began to wobble,and pulled to left/ right intermittently. Tookvehicle to the the dealership. Mechanic told her that tires were separated. She had all four tires replaced at her expense. Tires were firestone 205/70r15 fr710.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Vehicle was going 20mph and the consumer lost control. Front passenger wheel bent, and ball joint came apart, dealer and manufacturer will be contacted.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

: the contact stated while performing general maintenance on the vehicle, it was determined the plastic seals on all four upper and lower ball joints as well as the seals on the stabilizer bar were fractured and deteriorating. The manufacturer was alerted.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

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.   Read details...




Fuel Economy of Thunderbird Vehicles
Thunderbird Service Bulletins
Thunderbird Safety Recalls
Thunderbird Defect Investigations