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.
1995 Ford Thunderbird: fire, smoke or burning smell
12 of the 261 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Ford 1995 thunderbird caught on fire. It was parked early in the morning. No keys in the ignition. *ak the right front tire exploded from the flames shooting out from the right front wheel well. The fire spread to the inside passenger compartment. The power antenna motor had not worked properly for years. Ten days later before the fire, the power door locks failed and the fuse was replaced. The door lock power function was restored and the fuse was replaced. The fuse was being checked for being too hot to touch. *sc
Electric fan motor for radiator cooling fan shorted out, causing it to overheat and cause the plastic shroud to catch on fire.
Vehicle smoking from underneath hood and leaking coolant.*mr consumer's wife was driving when the vehicle started to shake, a billow of white smoke came from under the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle leaked coolant . The vehicle was towed and the diagnosis was a head gasket leak which allowed coolant into the combustion chamber. The coolant contaminated the oil and was leaking out the rear of the exhaust system. The consumer's wife was told the vehicle may be covered under a recall/extended warranty. The recall only covered 1994 models not 1995. The consumer later learned the part was covered under warranty. Ford wouldn't cover the repair because the vehicle wasn't diagnosed/repaired at a ford dealer. Consumer stated that if the woman at the ford dealership would've confirmed the warranty on the part, the vehicle would have been at a ford dealership. Consumer felt ford should have reimburse them the cost of the repairs since their representative was at fault. *ph
While driving, engine light flashes on and off. Vehicle started running badly, and smoke came of tailpipe due to head gasket blowning out.
Noticed smoke pouring out from under the hood---engine cooling fan burned up and it never blew the fuse
While driving about 40 MPH, smoke started coming from rear of vehicle, dealer told consumer that smoke was off due to a blown head gasket. *ak consumer stated that to start the vehicle, he had to try couple of times and while driving 65 MPH he noticed engine overheating pointer moving towards higher than normal and lowered his speed to 40 MPH and stopped the vehicle, while backing up, the engine started shaking, when putting in drive it ran normally then noticed abnormal smoke coming out of muffler, the service engineer told him that head cylinder gasket was blown, and coolant was leaking into engine and to the muffler.
Overheating and white smoke came from tail pipe. Independent mechanic informed consumer of a blown head gasket. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that any front wheel vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall.
Noticed loss of anti-freeze for several months. Temperature gauge didn't get hot. Engine check light came on to let consumer know that anti-freeze was low. Drove vehicle for about one mile and smoked started coming out of the exhaust pipe, smelled like it was on fire. Even after turning vehicle off smoke was coming out of exhaust. Had car towed to mechanic. He said that engine head gasket needed to be replaced.
Vehicle was placed in park for ten minutes, turned off when vehicle caught fire under the dash, totalling vehicle. Fire department determined that fire due to an electrical short. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle wa s parked in parking lot. Subsequently, vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information.
Vehicle parked, rubber smell and smoke entered interior. Vehicle suddenly caught on fire in the ignition.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- No crank or intermittent no crank due to moisture freeze up in the starter solenoid
- Vehicles may exhibit a no crank or intermittent no crank concern due to moisture freeze up in the starter...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
12 of 261 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird (5%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Overheating 14Headlights 8Brake failure 7Shudder 7ABS 6No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Premature wear 6Pulling 5
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