5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,892 miles

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problem #4

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

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problem #3

Jun 052000

Thunderbird

  • miles
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.

- Toluca Lake, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 222000

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
When driving at highway speed consumer noticed vibration in the steering which caused poor steering control. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Albany, NY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 171997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Front end of vehicle shakes, has been looked over by dealer and has been unable to correct it.

- Katy, TX, USA

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