While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Vehicle was towed to the independent shop, and mechanic did not know what was wrong with the vehicle.
1996 Ford Thunderbird: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 233 complaints about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 29 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Vehicle stalled and made a weird noise. Due to oil pump being defected. Now the engine needed to be replaced.
The vehicle stalls during rain storms, consumer stated that this is a very dangerous situation because the sudden loss of power causes loss of power brakes and power steering, consumer is asking for reimbursement for repairs.
Engine check light on, dealer replaced mass air flow sensor. Returned to dealer 4 times for gas mileage down 10-20%, low idle and stalls, poor driveability - ford and dealer state car is normal - all data from purchase date available - clearly shows negative change at time of part replacement
Crankshaft sensor and the oxygen sensor malfunctioned, causing a no start condition and stalling while driving. May cause an accident. Dealer replaced th sensors twice. Problem is still reoccurring. Please provide further information.
On the air intake water comes in and if the driver pushes the accelerator too hard the vehicle will stall.
Vehicle stalls out after being stopped and trying to accelerate.
Associated w/moisture, vehicle will stall out repeatedly. Please describe details. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition. tt
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. tt
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil. tt
- Information regarding replacment of engine front cover gasket. mr
- Some vehicles may experience engine coolant leaks at the engine front cover gasket. owner notification...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird?
8 of 233 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird
Overheating 11Brake failure 9Headlights 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 5Premature wear 5
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