Transmission had to be replaced because the gears would not shift on there own.
1994 Ford Thunderbird transmission complaints
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Brake rotors warp unnessessarily early in life, ford replaces per tsb but no recall. -- taillamps fail after trunk trauma (ie closing it) over a number of years. Ford fixes under warranty, but no recall for defective assemblies. -- the mn12's 4r70w transmission is noted for torque converter shudder and numerous shift problems that are addressed in tsb's but the number of tsb's and failures of the aode/4r70w transmission warrants a recall on the control assembly (valve body). Tranny is prone to fail.
6 months after purchasing the vehicle, transmission failed, was rebuilt. In 1998 had to have the rotors, pads and calibers replaced. Also, in 1998, head gaskets blew, had to replace. In 1999, pcv and pcp valve replace, oil sensor, dashboard guage module replaced. Now in august of 1999, transmission is slipping again. Needs to be replaced.
First complained to dealer that transmission shifted hard on 11/04/1994 @ 10378 miles: dealer responded no problem found. Next visit to dealer on 09/20/1995 complaint vibration in driveline at upshifts - dealer responded no problem found. Continued to take card in to dealer complaining of intermittent problem - engine revs (tachometer increases) and vehicle not moving forward. Dealer said continually they could not replicate the problem. Finally car got to point where problem was occurring at nearly every speed every day. Had transmission rebuilt at american transmissions, royal oak, mi. Problem still not solved. After several return visits, problem was found to be faulty electronic control module, ford part no. F3lp-7f293-ba, which essentially put transmission into neutral while in drive. This failure is what I tried to resolve unsuccessfully with ford dealer for approx. 5 years. Problem was the same each time, and was finally identified and repaired by someone outside the ford service network. This problem is a safety issue because my car was "coasting" until the trans "caught".
When driving down the road at just about any speed the car starts to shudder. The dealership said it was my torque converter in my transmission and replaced it at 39,000 miles and at that time we were told that the dealership replaced 3 or more a week because the torque converter in the transmission was not built strong enough to handle the size motor built in the car. Now at 60,000 the car is doing the same thing but the dealership said they cannot replace it again because it lasted more than 12,00 miles and it would cost me between $700 to$1,000 dollars. Please help I dont have that kind of money right now.
Driving at any speed, transmission will down shift, engine will accelerate & rpms go up, usually after engine is warmed, 10-15 minutes of driving.
Transmission downshifts to neutral at any speed.
Intermittently while driving vehicle would jump into neutral unexpectedly which might have caused a crash. Been to dealer, but dealer cannot determine the problem.
While driving at 40 MPH to 70 MPH, vehicle will downshift, transmission will slip, and vehicle loses power. Power will come back on, and then the vehicle will accelerate.
Tranmission grinds and slips in and out of overdrive and low and high speeds. Tranmission was fixed once before by dealer. It is estimated that the transmission needs to be replaced now.
Automatic transmission shifts out of overdrive at a speed of approximately 40-60 MPH . Car loses all power and acts like transmission has gone into neutral. When this problem happens you can push sometimes on the accelerator and the transmission seems to feel like it slips and the tach rpms go to almost 6000 RPM before the car will sometimes shift back into drive. Car has had the main computer replaced twice, and the transmission valve body has been replaced at the transmission repair shop per their advice but the problem still persists. .........please try to advise me of a possible solution to the problem. I have a friend that has the same model of car and the same year who is experiencing the sam sort of problem.
Transmission goes out intermittently. Problem occurred four times. Transmission was replaced the third time at owner's expennse. Problem still occurs. Provide further information.
Transmission slips in and out of gear when in 1, 2, 3, and 4 gear.
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While driving at any speed, rpms are out of control. Transmission seems to slip out of gear, shifts down gear. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Torque converter replaced at 35,000 miles. Car never ran the same. This car has had all tune ups checks, and service dates kept. Has had 1 driver. Has never been "beat on" . Transmission specialist has had many 1994 ford thunderbirds with problems in 2nd gear in transmission. The gear is gone! It just spins in passing gear. He stated that ford knows and has changed equipment, but not notifying anyone. Also, computor problems.
Transmission is slipping while driving which could cause an accident, dealer cannot determine defect. *ak
Premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. Also, replaced 2 alternators/four batteries/burned out brake light socket/wiring/transmission. Also battery gauge jumps all ove rwhen using turn signals or electric windows.
A malfunction occurred within the transmission that when the vehicle is being driven between 35-40 MPH, it shifts from 3rd gear into over drive. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Torque converter failed causing transmission to shudder at shift points into third & overdrive with normal acceleration, upon aggressive acceleration the engine turns to 4,500 RPM before shifting in to second.
Torque connverter on the transmission went out prematurely, causing the vehicle to shake and vibrate very hard when driving above 35mph. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Torque converter shutters
Tranmission will down shift at 65 MPH engine RPM's will go to 6000 RPM control of vehicle is difficult. Transmission will downshift at any speed from overdrive to 1 gear randomly.
Vehicle has had two replacment torque converters and overhauled transmission, vehicle transmission is still not working properly.
Automatic transmission drive train failure.
Automatic transmission failed.
Transmission problems experienced.
Transmission shifting problem.
Transmission failure. Problems existed from time vehicle was driven from showroom.
Transmission vibrates when going into overdrive, due to torque convertor failure.
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