Print report
June 4: Recall: Ford Will Replace 2.3-Liter Engine Long Blocks recalls | 4 days ago
June 4: Ford Recalls 420,000 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators recalls | 4 days ago
June 2: Stop Driving Your Ford Bronco Sport or Ford Maverick recalls | 6 days ago
May 26: Ford Transit Trail Tire Rub Recall Leads to Lawsuit news | 13 days ago
May 20: Ford Recalls Escape Hybrids and Lincoln Corsair Hybrids recalls | 19 days ago
1997 Ford Thunderbird
Problems & Complaints
Worst 1997 Ford Thunderbird Problems by Category
Click on a category below for details. Help?
- AC / heater problems
- electrical problems
- windows / windshield problems
- engine problems
- brakes problems
- exhaust system problems
- suspension problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- transmission problems
- fuel system problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- steering problems
- cooling system problems
- body / paint problems
- interior accessories problems
- lights problems
- miscellaneous problems
- drivetrain problems
- exterior accessories problems
Loading ...
one sec.
Stay Up to Date
Compare Ford Thunderbird Model Years
Curious how the 1997 Thunderbird compares to other years?
Check out our Ford Thunderbird overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Thunderbird.
Worst 1997 Ford Thunderbird Problems
-
#1: Heater Core Leaking 1997 Thunderbird
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $500
- Average Mileage:
- 79,000 mi
-
#2: Power Window Stopped Working 1997 Thunderbird
- Average Cost to Fix:
- N/A
- Average Mileage:
- 85,000 mi
-
#3: Anti-Theft System Faults 1997 Thunderbird
- Average Cost to Fix:
- N/A
- Average Mileage:
- 158,000 mi





