1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Coolant System

  • Intake manifold cracked causing coolant leaks
    
  • Loss of coolant and white smoke, head gasket failure
    
  • Faulty intake manifold cracked due to coolant leak into engine compartment
    
  • Intake manifold cracked with coolant leakage
    
  • Coolant loss due to cracked intake manifold
    

• 2. Brakes

  • Chronic problems with brakes/rotors
    
  • Severe front end vibration while braking
    
  • Soft brakes and severe front end shake upon braking
    
  • ABS brake light goes on and off
    
  • Master brake cylinder cracked and leaks fluid
    
  • Front brake pad failure
    

• 3. Transmission

  • Shuddering transmission
    
  • Transmission failure
    
  • Transmission leak
    

• 4. Steering

  • Ball joint failure causing loss of control
    
  • Steering vibrating/shaking issues
    
  • Steering wheel shakes/loss of power without warning
    

• 5. Engine

  • Motor died while driving
    
  • Engine head gasket defect
    
  • Gas smell while driving at high speed
    
  • Cracked intake manifold causing engine overheating
    

• 6. Tires

  • Tread separation and blowouts
    
  • Firestone tire tread separation
    
  • Tire explosion
    
  • Tire tread separation causing vehicle to shake
    

• 7. Electrical

  • Problems with window electrical motor
    
  • Windshield washer spraying to rear window issue
    

• 8. Safety Concerns

  • Seat belts not latching properly
    
  • Airbags did not deploy in accidents
    
  • Unsafe unintended acceleration
    
  • Vehicle acceleration to full throttle unexpectedly
    

• 9. General Mechanical Issues

  • Power steering failure
    
  • Multiple component failures leading to car accidents
    
  • Coolant leak due to cracks in intake manifold
    
  • Windshield haze causing visibility issues