Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 5 problems related to transmission failure (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.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to shift hesitantly without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls pertaining to the failure, and transferred the call to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
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Transmission failed at 400 miles. When backing out vehicle accelerated, forcing the driver to apply pressure to the brakes.
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Transmission failed four times.
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Concerns regarding 2004 Thunderbird and the chance of the transmission failing after the warranty is no longer in effect. The vehicle was filled at the assembly plant with transmission fluid formulation that, over time, may cause delayed/harsh reverse engagement. The manufacturer acknowledged the problem by initiating a recall to add an additive to the fluid. The consumer fells the transmission fluid should be totally drained and replaced with the proper fluid.
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Transmission failed. Mjs.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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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 |