4.6
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,715 miles
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Problem with the transmission or torque converter. The consumer was told that the vehicle was experiencing transmission shudder or a problem with the torque converter.
- Lawrenceville, GA, USA
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
Major shudder in drive between 30-40mph before it shifts to overdrive at while increasing at a slow speed. Tsb#97106 explains. Dealership couldn't find problem in November. Drop off car again.
- Warwick, RI, USA
No summary
- Gastonia, NC, USA
No summary
- Gastonia, NC, USA
Told by leith Ford's service manager that problem was internal to the transmission and not caused by misuse, neglect, etc.
- Franklinton, NC, USA
No summary
- Antelope, CA, USA
No summer listed for this vehicle.
- Camarillo, CA, USA
Each time car is put into park it drifts six to eight inches forward
- Erie, PA, USA
Transmission leak.
- Sacramento, CA, USA
- Fairmount, GA, USA