3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,784 miles

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problem #2

May 102003

Thunderbird 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,568 miles
I bought my 1997 Thunderbird 4-15-2003 w/70000 miles, after reading all the complaints on this page I can only relate to 2 of them, the viberation in the transmission on upshift, and the front end shaking above 50 mph.but I'm so glad. I bought a 2 yr.extented warrenty, because it looks like I'm in for some problens. I can be contacted at tbird97@intergate.com

- Maceo, KY, USA

problem #1

Dec 101997

Thunderbird

  • miles
Repeated replacement of front disk pads and rotors, and failure to check back brakes which cost me $361 to have repaired. Also, constant leaks in the air conditioning system that they can't seem to fix.

- Sound Beach, NY, USA