Transmission shudders in slow acceleration 0-35. Transmission fluid replacement replacement fixed, but then started happening again.
1995 Ford Thunderbird: shudder or vibration when accelerating
7 of the 261 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird describe shudder or vibration when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 20 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Shudder or vibration when accelerating by model year
What owners say
First problem was a shudder in the transmission occurring around 40mph. Vehicle taken to ford dealership for repair. Known to be a common problem with this vehicle. Ford repaired by changing original equipment fluid type with new type fluid. Additionally they modified the original equipment design by adding a transmission cooler. Contacted ford regional representative and ford customer service with zero response. If they know the way to fix the problem is to alter their own design, why do they not pay for the repair. Only temporary fix. Transmission began slipping only 10 months after first repair resulting in the need to rebuild the transmission and replace the torque converter. This should not be on a well maintained vehicle with less than 70,000 miles. Total cost for these two repairs was $1,880.00. Ford should be held accountable to some degree. Too many consumers are left to pay high repair bills for ford's poor designs and engineering.
Having problems with transmission shifting from 1st and 2nd gear. Also sluggish/shudders
Transmission shudder at shift points into third and overdrive with normal acceleration; also, with aggressive acceleration, the engine turns 4,500 RPM before shifting into second.
Transmission is sluggish and continuously shudders.
Transmission is sluggish/shudders in 3rd and 4th gears.
Power steering has "frozen" momentarily on several occassions and there is also a problem with the brakes shuddering/vibrating when stopping.
Service bulletins that may apply
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Brake shift interlock
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird shudder
Is shudder or vibration when accelerating a common problem on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
7 of 261 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird (3%) mention shudder or vibration when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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