10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 Ford Thunderbird engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 192004

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on the highway vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle revved even while the consumer had both feet on the brake. Consumer pulled over to the side, went through a guard rail, and finally stopped when the vehicle hit a tree. Vehicle was totaled.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #1

Nov 121995

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On the air intake water comes in and if the driver pushes the accelerator too hard the vehicle will stall.

- Chico, CA, USA

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