1993 Ford Thunderbird: engine failure

8 of the 423 complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2004
1
2003
1
2002
2
1997
2
1996
4
1995
3
1994
3
1993
8
1992
2
1991
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Engine · KY

On both occasions, the head-gaskets blew. Engine was replaced with first incident. Now faced with a similar situation. Only engine is not burned up this time. Why fix it, if the same problem is going to simply happen again. Yet I can't afford another vehicle. I purchased this car brand new and took very good care of it. Alot of good that did.

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Engine · CA

Two years ago, my son and I were almost killed when we were driving in 55 MPH traffic in the mira mesa area of san diego, and my 1993 ford t-bird engine failed due to defective engine gaskets--the exact symptoms described in ford recall #00m10. Fortunately, we were able to get our car over to the side of the road and no one was hurt.

Filed Jul 13, 2000 · Body, Electrical · MI

Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door , seatbelts will not engage and signals for seatbelt to be worn , seatbelt alarm will not shut off until this problem is solved.coolent system failure at point of engine failure , decrease in compression and white smoke from hood, levels read very hot!!.

Filed Jun 9, 2000 · Engine · MO

3.8l engine failure, ford will not compensate due to my vehicle being a 1993, even though this is an acknowledged desigin defect in the 3.8l engines.

Filed Jun 2, 2000 · Engine · NJ

Blown engine head gasket - requiring multiple componet replacement & pressure testing.

Filed May 26, 2000 · Engine · CA

Vehicle 3.8-v6 engine; while driving noticed overheating and smoke from tail pipe due to blown engine head gasket. Had car towed to dealer. Dealer proceeded to replace gaskets with estimate of $1,800 for repairs. After assembly and test dealer advised that the piston shaft bearings needed replacing and those repairs would be an additional $1,100 for a total estimate of $2,900.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Engine · MI

I am on the fourth engine failure of this car, I feel it should be included in the buy-back that ford is holding on the 95 windstars.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Engine · CA

Failed head gasket caused me to replace the engine. Head gasket failure occurred approximately 5 months after 6 year/100k extended warranty expired. Since ford is already recalling this engine from other cars of the same era, it is likely my engine had the same defective head gaskets.