1994 Ford Thunderbird: complete transmission failure

Filed May 24, 2000 · Engine · TN

I, as well as my family have dealt with ford motor company for as long as I can remember, however I must say this occurence is an outrage! I have had multiple problems with my car recently. I have a 94 ford t bird that I bought last year and have just been contacted by letter that there is a recall on the 94 t bird for the heads. This throughly explains to me why the car has been in the shop three times over a short period of time. My mechanic has checked for a radiator leak because the coolent light is on and I'm continuously leaking coolent. I have had a transmission specialist look at my car for possible transmission failure because of the way the car is driving the transmission was serviced to try a fix this most inconvenient problem. The car was in the shop another time for the exact same problem. Three bills have been paid specificallhy because of leaking coolant. Since I don't religiously keep receipts I only have one, which only puts me out about 650.00 because of a recall from ford motor co that says the coolent is leaking out through the heads basically destroying my car engine. This does not account for the number of times I have had to pull off the road and let my car cool down because of overheating. I have been given two options by the company. The will repair the heads with manufactured heads and give me a 12 month warranty or if I wait more than 5 days for the services they will give me a 3000.00 dollar gift certificate to but a new car that I can't afford and possibly the book value of my car. The lovely 3000.00 gift certificate to the car I can't afford or the repairs are the only realistic options I see here. What this means is my car is only good tor 12 more months under warranty after repairs to an error on their end. I thought fords were supossed to last longer than that, besides I won't even have the car paid for in 12 months. I have no options here but to reject their proposal and they have lost a very valuable family of customers

Filed Aug 1, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · KS

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.

Filed May 17, 1999 · Transmission · GA

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.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission goes out intermittently. Problem occurred four times. Transmission was replaced the third time at owner's expennse. Problem still occurs. Provide further information.

Filed Oct 23, 1998 · Transmission · NC

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.

Filed May 24, 1998 · Transmission · MN

Automatic transmission failed.

Filed Jan 1, 1998 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failure. Problems existed from time vehicle was driven from showroom.

Filed Oct 30, 1996 · Transmission · CA

Replaced transmission/overdrive.

Filed Aug 23, 1995 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Transmission failure.

Filed Apr 6, 1995 · Transmission · CA

Auto transmission failure. Tt