1993 Ford Thunderbird: engine stalls while driving

11 of the 423 complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

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

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2005
3
2004
3
2003
1
2002
11
1997
2
1996
8
1995
4
1994
3
1993
11
1992
5
1991
3
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalls then shuts off. Dealer notified.

Filed May 14, 2002 · Engine · IL

While stopping vehicle overheated and stalled. Dealers have been contacted and replaced headlight switch. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 8, 2002 · Engine, Lights · CA · 2 injuries

Consumer complains that the engine stalled as he was pulling out of the parking area.

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Engine · ID

Head gasket blew 3 times, causing car to stall up in middle of highway just stopped. Also blowing white steam thru back end making impossible for drivers behind to have a clear vision, also steam white smoke in front end, blowing anifreeze thru the exhuast. This seems to be a common problem among fords 3.8l engines. I get no help from manufacture or dealer. I am very disapointed in ford co.

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Engine · PA

Consumer was traveling at regular speed and vehicle stalled. Cooliant was running very low. She took vehicle to the dealership, they said that head gasket broke.

Filed Nov 18, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · OR

I have nothing but problems with this pile of junk. First the headlights, took it in on recall but the headlights still go out also adding to me not being able to see and almost killing my daughter and myself, is the heater core went out all over the floor causing us to breath antifreeze mist and getting sick ,and causes the windows to steam up, because I had to undo the hoses , so the car would stop over heating , because I cant afford $700 dollars to get it fixed so now we are also freezing to death along with the breaks not working and the car dying at stop lights and when taking turns or corners which causes the steering and the brakes to go out because ot powered,oh ya did I mention I spent 500.on a water pump and 1000 on new brakes just for the breakes to still not work when I picked it up from the shop. I coul d go on but I will give you a break, I am just really frustrated I cant afford to put any more money into this car becuase something else will just go besided im a single mom working to keep our heads up . I was reading that a judge in california made ford by back these cars because of an incident where a mother and child were almost hurt when her car stalled just like mine does constantly. This car is a death trap and I fear for my daughters safety but it the only thing I got to get her to the sitters and me to work . Please help what can be done? Thank you sincerely stephenie cole.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle began stalling while making left hand turns, now the car is stalling while going uphill and while making left and right hand turns, due to ignition system tfi module failure.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Engine · MI

Vehicle stalls/overheats, engine check light comes on. Dealer will not repair at consumers cost because recall that was found for the problem was towards a later model.*ak the head gasket is blown. Heavy white smoke comes from exhaust pipe and vehicle overheats.

Filed Oct 3, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle stalls during and after left handed turns, also stalls going uphill and when making right hand turns, due to the tfi module failure.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · CT

Car has had upper engine rebuilt, car stalls while driving with no warning, computer read no date when tested. Car makes growling sound when brakes are applied. Brake system has been checked, diferential fluid has been replaced as suggested by manufacturer.

Filed May 12, 2000 · Engine · TX

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.