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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Ford Thunderbird engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #7

Aug 222001

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

The vehicle stalls during rain storms, consumer stated that this is a very dangerous situation because the sudden loss of power causes loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer is asking for reimbursement for repairs.

- Wooster, OH, USA

problem #6

Aug 222001

Thunderbird

  • miles
The vehicle stalls during rain storms, consumer stated that this is a very dangerous situation because the sudden loss of power causes loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer is asking for reimbursement for repairs.

- Wooster, OH, USA

problem #5

Apr 262001

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Oil pump failure.

- Bolingbrook, IL, USA

problem #4

Mar 302000

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles

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

Both cylinder heads and intake manifold failed causing coolant light to come on and off while driving. Nlm

- Santa Clar, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 181999

Thunderbird

  • miles
Oil in my engine poured out and engine locked up would not keep oil in it. Had to replace brakes twice I one year because of brake fluid leakage then finally it got so bad had to replace the rotors on front end, my temperature gauge for the outside just happen to start going crazy one day as I was driving along on a trip to the beach and has been in correct ever since. And by the way I am still making payments on this vehicle. I has been more trouble than a joy.

- Asheville, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 031999

Thunderbird

  • miles
Oil gauge pressure varies, brought in twice during warranty, they replaced engine due to slapping rod, got car back oil pressure on gauge still varies high & low.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 081996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During inclement weather, design of engine allows water to saturate the air filter, causing engine to cut out.

- Big Pine K, FL, USA

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