10.0

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

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problem #3

Mar 041999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Vehicle was hit on left middle and was bumped into someone on the right at about 20mph, and neither driver's side or passenger's side airbags deployed. Also the driver's seatbelt came loose. Dealer has vehicle now.

- Encino, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 111997

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a rear end collision the driver's side seat belt did not lock upon impact, causing injuries to the driver. The vehicle was totaled.

- Belleville, AR, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011996

Thunderbird

  • miles
Rear left shoulder harness fails to buckle properly in the latching mechanisn. Has taken the car to dealership, but they failed to fix the problem.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

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