1993 Ford Thunderbird engine problems

172 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.

owner complaints: 172
of this car's complaints: 41%
typical mileage: 80,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine
123
Engine: gasoline
36
Cooling system
10
Cooling system: radiator assembly
5
Exhaust system
4
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Thunderbird engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Overheating 27 Stalling 11 Engine failure 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Ford Thunderbird owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 26, 2016 · Engine · 98,485 miles · NC

Never got a notice of recall for the faulty engine head gasket on a ford thunderbird 1993 model.. I have checked with the original owner and he never got a letter telling of the faulty head gasket and that the 3.8 v6 engine was being recalled to replace it, the car has 98 thousand original miles. And I bought the car used.. I would like to see if I can get the head gasket still replace under ford warranty. I have not driven the car since it started overheating

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

Blown head gasket on 1993 ford thunderbird with 80,000 original miles.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Engine · 58,075 miles · PA

Head gasket failed in a car with 58,000 miles. Ford is well aware of the design defect in the 3.8 liter v6 and the internet is full of sites documenting horror stories about these engines.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Engine · 103,000 miles · OH

Blown head gasket on the 3.8l v6. Only 103,000 miles on it.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalls then shuts off. Dealer notified.

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Engine · 67,000 miles · NY

Engine head gasketblewout, causing and engine to leak. No dealer was contacted at the time of this call. Ph.

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Engine · IL

Very large blinding cloud of smoke expelled from exaust blinding drivers from behind and it might not be healthy to breathe. Dt

Filed Nov 10, 2002 · Engine · WA

Blown head gasket on 3.8 liter v-6 engine. Ford recalled the '94 tbird with the same engine, but left the '93 owners out in the cold. Ford knows about the head gasket problem with this vehicle, but claims there aren't enough failures to warrant a recall or other financial assistance to the car owners. I now have a car that I can not drive, and that I can not afford to have repaired. I can't sell it, and I can't trade it in. I will never again buy a ford vehicle. Dt

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Engine · MI

Engine would overheat/run rough, and coolant would get into oil while driving. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Engine · TN

While driving vehicle, the check engine light came on, vehicle started overheating and smoking. Mechanic says it due to head gaskets.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird engine

Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have engine problems?

Owners have filed 172 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Thunderbird engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Thunderbird have bad engine?

The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most engine complaints are 1993 (172 complaints), 1996 (65 complaints) and 1994 (61 complaints).