While starting vehicle noticed white smoke coming from tail pipe. Dealer was contacted, and stated that head gasket needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
1993 Ford Thunderbird: fire, smoke or burning smell
11 of the 423 complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer started up vehicle and noticed that there was blue smoke coming from underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to a dealership, and mechanic told him that head gasket blewout. *ak consumer states there was a recall regarding this for the 1994-1995 models.
Multi-function switch shorted and caught on fire . Vehicle is included under recall for headlight switch; however this part is not included under remedy of recall.
Vehicle experienced a lost of power and white smoke coming out of tail pipe; vehicle taken to independence repairs shop and informed of a head gasket failure and vehicle was not cover under mfr's extends warranty. Please provide any further details.
Consumer was driving and he smelled something burning. Also, brake light in the middle wasn't working, and when went to pull the sockets, the plugs were burned. Dealer will repair at owner's cost. *ak
While driving on the highway white smoke came from under the hood, and consumer was not able to see. Consumer was told that is was a blown head gasket. *ak
Cold start, loud banging noise, smoke coming from tailpipe, antifreeze leaking, due to bad head gasket.
Blew a head gasket at a little over 90000 miles. There was white smoke coming from the exhaust blinding drivers behind and on either side. The car also stalled several times blocking traffic at major intersections leading up to the engine problem. This problem is covered for 1994 and 1995 t-birds up to 100000 miles, but because mine is a 1993, they are refusing to reimburse me for the cost of the repair. This is obviously a manufacturer's defect. I contacted ford and they were unable to provide an explanation of any kind for why the 1994 is covered, yet the 1993 is not for the exact same problem.
Blown head gasket. The car wouldn't heat up and it would die on me when I would give it gas to acelerate or take off from a stop light. I almost got hit twice. There also was white smoke coming out of the exhaust.
Engine head gasket blew out. There was white smoke coming from manifold pipe. *ak
Vehicle running rough. Pulled over after noticing white smoke coming from tailpipe. Water was gone from overflow. Radiator dry. Told was blown head gasket.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?
11 of 423 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
Headlights 102Overheating 27Seat belt 11Stalling 11Engine failure 8Brake failure 7Ball joint 5
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