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.
1994 Ford Thunderbird engine problems
61 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 20%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine40
- Engine: gasoline9
- Cooling system5
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys3
- Cooling system: radiator assembly2
- Cooling system: fan2
- Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
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Ford Thunderbird engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird engine
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was an original victim of ford 3.8 head gasket failure. I had the work done prior to the letter they sent. I had gotten reimbursed. My car has approx 120.000 and the head gaskets have gone again. I am terminally ill and have a daughter getting ready for college and cannot afford to keep paying for fords org. Defects.
Engine - makes a moaning noise and raises the idle. As a result, the care wants to accelerate, even without pressure to the accelerator. Paint - paint oxidized on all skyward facing surfaces. Spots of rust have developed. Power lock - driver's side power lock makes a noise, but does not move the lock transmission - doesn't shift when it is supposed to, and when it does, it is very jerky.
Consumer had problems with vehicle jerking forward while at stop lights. The vehicle eventually would not start. The vehicle was checked by three certified mechanics. The consumer was informed that the engine head gaskets wore out. Vehicle was repaired. *ak the vehicle also experienced problems with it's power window's, air conditioner and transmission.
The head gasket failed which caused the vehicle to overheat and stall out.
While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle stalled and made it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.
The vehicles head gasket failed. Dealer notified.
Engine failure at 63000 miles. Front seal failed, allowing coolant into engine. Car was meticulously cared for, and driven carefully.
Consumer expereinced problems with the temperature gauge going from cold to hot instantaneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined the head gasket was the problem. Consumer feels ford should be responsible for the repairs.
Head gaskets should not be a problem at 66,000 miles. This is a major repair that ford motor company should be liable for.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird engine
Does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird have engine problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 20% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Thunderbird engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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).
Other 1994 Ford Thunderbird problems
Transmission 91Brakes 75Electrical 24Acceleration 23Airbags 17Suspension 12Fuel system 10Tires 9Visibility 8Lights 7Seat belts 7Steering 7Body 3Wheels 3Seats 2Locks 1
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