1995 Ford Thunderbird problems

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the battery and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 65,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle hydroplaned on wet road conditions. The contact crashed against a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury, a fractured sternum and a fractured collarbone. In addition, the contact sustained damage to the heart cage, a kidney and internal bleeding. The vehicle was destroyed and was later inspected by the contact's insurance company and an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure was undetermined by both. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2011 · Steering · CA · crash

When making a left hand turn out of our neighborhood, the steering wheel locked up causing my 16 year old daughter to lose control and run head on into a parked car.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Brakes · 2,400 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH when the brakes were depressed and his foot slipped from the pedal due to the brake cover fracturing.the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The front end of both vehicles was damaged and a police report was filed. The contact stated that the brake cover was not secured properly and he believed the pedal should have had more rubber to prevent slippage. He no longer owned the vehicle and the VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400. The current mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed May 17, 2009 · Visibility · OK

The sun roof of my 1995 ford thunderbird blew off my car as I was driving down the highway, the brackets that held it up broke off and the glass went flying across traffic.

Filed Apr 18, 2009 · Electrical, Seats · NC · fire · 1 injury

Driver's side electric seat burst into flame. Driver(owner) sustained severe burns that characterize as life threatening, and required admission to the burn center at unc hospital. Pt was not smoking and can not identify any reason why there would have been a fire in his car.

Filed Jul 25, 2007 · Engine · 68,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated within minutes of being started. He noticed thick, white smoke coming from the tailpipe and the "low coolant" warning indicator light illuminated. The repair shop stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 69,000 and failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Brakes · 148,890 miles · OR

Dt: the contact stated while backing out of driveway the rear brakes squeaked. There was an intense grinding noise. At 40 MPH the steering wheel shook. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection . No repairs have been made at this time. *ak updated 1/4/2006 - the tries just needed to ne balanced and rotated. The rear brake drums would grind when the brakes were pressed.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · ME

During routine maintenances both front coil springs were found to be broken. Both springs were broken in the same manner and location. The car only has 45,000 miles on it!

Filed Oct 7, 2005 · Engine · IL

Dt: 1995 ford thunderbird 3.8. The consumer complained about an engine problem on october 3, 2005. Took vehicle to a ford dealership, they wanted $4600 to put in a new engine. In december 2003 vehicle was leaking antifreeze from timing chain gasket. Had vehicle repaired immediately. Vehicle was not involved in any accident nor have there been any property damage. Police have never been notified. Vehicle has only 32,000 miles on it. The vehicle still has the original engine . The consumer called ford motor company, and they said the warranty expired.