2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,500 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Ford Thunderbird suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 132006

Thunderbird 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles

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

: the contact stated while performing general maintenance on the vehicle, it was determined the plastic seals on all four upper and lower ball joints as well as the seals on the stabilizer bar were fractured and deteriorating. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Kountze, TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 102003

Thunderbird 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,000 miles
While driving 40 mph, the front lower ball joint snapped, causing the consumer to lose steering control. The consumer managed to pull over. The incident occurred without warning while in motion. The repair department suggested that the consumer should expect this at 70K miles. Ford had not responded to the consumer.

- Shell Knob, MO, USA

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