Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator illuminated and blinked a "13" code. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring was faulty. The part (part number: f4sz14a664a) was discontinued. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The worst 1994 Ford Thunderbird problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission91
- Brakes75
- Engine61
- Electrical24
- Acceleration23
- Airbags17
- Suspension12
- Fuel system10
- Tires9
- Visibility8
- Lights7
- Seat belts7
- Steering7
- Body3
- Wheels3
- Seats2
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird
ABS 13Overheating 11Transmission failure 10Brake failure 9Fire or smoke 9Slipping 9Jerking 8Loss of power 6No deployment 5Premature wear 5Shudder 5Sudden acceleration 5
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Ford Thunderbird 95
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. tt
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip. tt
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. eh
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. mj
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Brake shift interlock. jb
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. slc
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. slc
1994 Ford Thunderbird fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16-17 | 22-24 | 18-19 |
| 4.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 1994 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving approximately 10 MPH pressure was applied to the brake pedal but the vehicle would not stop until he coasted onto the emergency lane. Upon examination, he noticed that there was no rubber coating over the steel brake lines which LED to severe rusting. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 197,000.
Front coil spring fracture,, front coil springs are both broken near base of spring.
1994 ford thunderbird, complete brake failure. All brake lines rusted and leaking, area next to brake lines are not rusted. Brake lines prone to rust. All brake lines need to be replaced.
Transmission would shift in and out of overdrive for no apparent reason. This was corrected by replacing two speed sensing switches. This is normally done when ever the transmission is worked on by ford.
I have a 1994 ford thunderbird that the cruise control continuously lurches or lunges while engaged. I can no trust it so I must shut the cruise control off in order to prevent a possible accident. This started sometime ago and continues to this date.
I have a 1994 ford thunderbird that the climate control suddenly started working erratically and will not work right. I have seen a recall in the 1996 model for the very same thing regarding the climate control. This is a very serious problem with being able to defrost the windows in the car so I can see. This could possibly cause a accident due to this. There is no way of controlling the temperature.
I was driving at a steady 60 MPH when a sudden loss of oil pressure and loss of power occurred. Towed to repair facility and found a blown head gasket to be the problem. Car has 101,000 miles. Contrary to many others, this is a 4.6 v8.
Dt: the consumer suspected there was odometer fraud. When he purchased the vehicle it showed 91,000 miles on it. After he purchased the vehicle he got a carfax report which showed that in 9-20-99 it showed 118,090 when taken to the tn dmv. Also, the report showed on 4-20-00 that there was 125,035 miles on a service record. Another record indicated that it had been taken to the tn dmv but the mileage was unavailable. The consumer had problems with the vehicle as a result of the high mileage . The vehicle was purchased from an independent person on e-bay.
I own a 1994 ford t-bird with a 5.0 v8 and as I am driving(not accelerating, etc.) the car it unexpectly down shifts for no reason. It appears to happen more during the summer months when it is hotter. I have taken the car to lake city ford in coeur d'alene at least 4 or 5 times over the last 4 or 5 years and they keep telling me that some part "just needs cleaning" the problem keeps coming back. I feel that it is a danger and could cause an accident.
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Questions about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird
Is the 1994 Ford Thunderbird reliable?
Owners have filed 299 complaints about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 8.8 times a typical Thunderbird model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Ford Thunderbird?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 91 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is brakes (75).
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have bad transmission?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (91 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 1996 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Ford Thunderbird range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 22-24 highway.
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