Ford Thunderbird Complaints

2,355 consumer complaints on file.

#10016762April 30, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
COMPONANT: UPPER MOUNTED TAILLIGHT REPEATED STOP AND GO TRAFFIC CREATED EXCESSVIE HEAT IN THE UNVENTED PLASTIC MOUNTING. PLASTIC MELTED AND DRIPED ONTO BULBS CAUSING THEM TO FAIL. POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10017292April 21, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE CONSUMER COULD SMELL ANTI-FREEZE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED IN TWO SPOTS. *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10016079April 17, 2003
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MADE THE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015869April 15, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WHILE DRIVING THE EEC FUSE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015785April 14, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. *JB *TS
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015798April 14, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
THE HEAD LIGHT COVER WAS MADE OF CLEAR PLASTIC WHICH DETERIORATED AND WAS NOT CLEAR. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10014291April 11, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TWICE MY 2002 THUNDERBIRD'S ENGINE HAS STOPPED WHILE I AM DRIVING IT. BOTH TIMES, IT OCCURRED AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN A 55 MPH ZONE. WHEN IT QUIT, I WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR CONTROL THE VEHICLE IN ANY WAY. I HAD TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART IT BEFORE I COULD LEAVE THE ONCOMING LANE. FORD HAS AN UNPUBLISHED OASIS SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE 16581 WHICH STATES: "2000-2002 LINCOLN LS & 2002 THUNDERBIRD - INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT ON DECEL/STOPS/TURNS. SOME 2000-2002 LINCOLN LS & 2002 THUNDERBIRD VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE QUIT CONDITION. THE ENGINE QUIT MAY OCCUR ON DECELERATION, LOW SPEED/PARKING LOT MANEUVERS OR AGGRESSIVE BRAKING. THE CONDITION MAY NOT BE EASILY DUPLICATED, TYPICALLY NO DTCS WILL BE PRESENT AND THE ENGINE WILL START NORMALLY AFTER THE EVENT. THIS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOLLOWING THE QUICK SERVICE FIX PROCESS. UNTIL ROOT CAUSE IS DETERMINED, PLEASE FOLLOW NORMAL PC/ED MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS AND SUBMIT EDSR'S." MY VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AND HAS BEEN FOR WELL OVER A MONTH. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO REPLACE IT UNDER OREGON'S LEMON LAW. I HAVE JUST STARTED THIS PROCESS AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE OUT COME WILL BE. BUT I AM WORRIED THE CONSUMER IS NOT AWARE OF THIS DEFECT. HAD THERE BEEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHEN I WAS MAKING THIS TURN IN A 55 MPH ZONE, I VERY WELL MIGHT BE BEEN EXTREMELY INJURED OR DEAD, AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHALKED UP TO SOMEONE TURNING LEFT UNSAFELY. OBVIOUSLY, FORD IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT, BUT OWNERS HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT THEIR ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS POTENTIAL FOR EXTREMELY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10014211April 9, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BY NOW IT IS QUITE APPARENT OF THE NOTORIOUS FORD 3.8L HEAD GASKET FAILURE ISSUE. WELL, JUST TO KEEP PEOPLE UP TO DATE ON FORD'S BUSINESS PRACTICES. MY WIFE BOUGHT A 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD IN NOV 1995. (I MUST FIRST START OFF BY SAYING THAT I AM THE COMPUTER LITERATE ONE, THAT IS WHY I AM COMPLAINING, AND I AM THE ONE WHO WILL BE FORCED TO FIX/PAY FOR THE HEAD GASKETS IN HER THUNDERBIRD). TODAY IS APRIL 9TH 2003, I AM BEGINNING TO NOTICE SYMPTOMS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CAR (LOSING COOLANT, ERRATIC TEMPERATURE CHANGES) WHICH WOULD INDICATE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. IN DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ON THE WEB, I CAME ACROSS SOME INFO THAT THERE WAS (2) EXTENDED WARRANTIES PUT OUT ON THE 3.8L ENGINE BY FORD, THAT SHE HAS. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL OR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION BULLETINS STATING WE NEEDED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THIS FIXED. WHEN I CALLED THE HILLER FORD, HALES CORNERS, WISCONSIN, THEY TOLD ME THAT WE DIDN'T RECEIVE THE NOTICE BECAUSE OUR 3.8L 232 V6 ENGINE WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL PROGRAM FOR 3.8L 232 V6 ENGINES BECAUSE OURS WASN'T BUILT IN THE TIME SLOT NOR THE PLANT THAT THE PROGRAM (TSB 00M10) WAS PERTAINING TOO. SOUNDS LIKE A FIRESTONE BS STORY TO ME. I CALLED FORD IN DEARBORN, MI AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS PART OF THE PROGRAM BUT SINCE THE 7 YEARS WARRANTY EXTENSION AS PART OF THE RECALL EXPIRED NOV 17TH 2002, WE NOW HAVE TO EAT THE COST OF REPLACING FORD'S DESIGN FAILURE BY A FEW MONTHS. MY DAD, MYSELF, AND BOTH OF MY SISTERS EACH HAVE FORD EXPLORERS AND I HOPE FORD IS HAPPY WITH THE MONEY THEY MADE OFF OF ALL OF MY FAMILY BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT GET ANOTHER PENNY FROM US, AS LONG AS, THEY WANT TO BLOW ME OFF FOR A $1500.00 DESIGN FLAW THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO LIVE UP TO. FIRST FIRESTONE, NOW FORD. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015400April 8, 2003
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015404April 8, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
THE STARTER DRAGGED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10015405April 8, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10014770March 31, 2003
STRUCTURE
THE SUN VISORS COULD NOT BE TILTED TOWARD THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER WINDOWS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE. *JB *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10014673March 28, 2003
SEAT BELTS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHEN A TURN WAS MADE, ALSO THE ABS DID NOT WORK. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10014693March 28, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE ABS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE HOPPED OVER THE ROAD. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10013562March 27, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HEAD GASKET FAILURE AT 73,000 ON MY 1991 TBIRD WITH THE 3.8 V6. LOOKS LIKE FORD IS TRYING TO COVER THIS UP! *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10011075March 26, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE LURCHED FOWARD, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10011089March 26, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH CONTROLLING (FLASHER, WIPER, DIMMER/BRIGHT LIGHT AND WIDOW WIPERS) IS DEFECTIVE. MY 1995 COUGAR (SISTER TO A T-BIRD) ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT FOR THEM. IF IT MEANS IS THE PART ORIGINAL. THE ANSWER IS YES. WHY ASK THIS UNDER VEHICLE? SHOULD IT BE UNDER EQUIPMENT? COULD YOU CHECK ON MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT WITH MY 95 COUGAR AND SEE IF IT IS ANSWERED CORRECTLY? ALL PARTS WERE ORIGINAL ON THAT VEHICLE ALSO. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10012481March 25, 2003
SEAT BELTS
THE DRIVER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RELEASE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10012276March 24, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE VEHICLES HEAD GASKET FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10012278March 24, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
THE VEHICLES BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK . DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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