10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,750 miles

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problem #4

May 062016

Thunderbird

  • miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the battery and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 182009

Thunderbird

  • miles
Driver's side electric seat burst into flame. Driver(owner) sustained severe burns that characterize as life threatening, and required admission to the burn center at unc hospital. Pt was not smoking and can not identify any reason why there would have been a fire in his car.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 302005

Thunderbird 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles
Ford 1995 Thunderbird caught on fire. It was parked early in the morning. No keys in the ignition. The right front tire exploded from the flames shooting out from the right front wheel well. The fire spread to the inside passenger compartment. The power antenna motor had not worked properly for years. Ten days later before the fire, the power door locks failed and the fuse was replaced. The door lock power function was restored and the fuse was replaced. The fuse was being checked for being too hot to touch.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 151995

Thunderbird

  • miles
On two occasions in heavy traffic vehicle suddenly lurched forward. Dealer was notified. Engine roars, consumer would tap the accelerator and would go to the floor, feels as if vehicle is put in neutral. Dealer replaced transmission gear shift switch assembly. Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replace 2 O2 sensors and maf sensor. Vehicle pulls to right. Wheel alignment performed. Steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes. Prformed front disc/ rear drum brake service. Replaced front rotors after brake job due to pulsation. Steering column had to be replaced. At times, vehicle will not shutt off. Right door lock inoperative. Dealer can not duplicate. Customer states fluid leak at rear end. Right axle seal replaced. Passenger head rest rattles over bumps. Dealer could not duplicate. Consumer states noise from seat when no one is sitting there, dealer states this is normal. Seat track covers mising one laying in the rear floor. Seat track cover reinstalled. Consumer stats there is a pinging noise upon acceleration. Dealer suggested higher fuel octane. Customer states brake pedal seems low. Brakes ok. Front end shimmies at 50 to 60 mph. 4 tires balanced. Dome light will not come on when driver outside door handle pulled up. Temperature and speedomoter light burned was inoperative. Dealer replaced instrument cluster bulbs. Coolant leak under car and warning light is on. Dealer found no leaks and coolant level low. Consumer states motor will roar and shift into gear. Driver side headlamp burnt out. Headlamp replaced. Transmission slips when not in overdrive. Dealer replaced transmission oil pan and gasket.

- Niles, OH, USA