1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission problems

21 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
11
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
3
Driveline: driveshaft
2
Automatic transmission: torque converter
2
Driveline: differential unit
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Thunderbird transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Thunderbird owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · WI

The 1996 ford thunderbird's head gasket blew and transmission is slipping. It has been using water since we bought it from the dealer.

Filed Sep 21, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Transmission slips at takeoff, causing car to stop in lane of oncoming traffic.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Transmission · SC

Shift interlock engaged - total loss of use. Shift interlock requires bypass by turning ignition to just before acc comes on, shifting to netrual, and starting car. If you shift to park requires you start process again. Loss of high mount brake lamp and both tail lights. High mount bulbs replaced, as well as the tail lamp lights, to no avail.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · IN

4/97 vehicle pulls to right. Dealer aligned front end. 1/98 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed. Dealer says it is a tire problem, one tire replaced. 5/99 vehicle still pulls to right and vibrates at highway speed and while braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn. Rotors turned and pads replaced by goodyear service center. 9/99 vehicle pulling to right and vibrating at speed and during braking. Front rotors warped and pads worn again. Dealer claims it is owners driving style. Rotors turned and pads replaced at owners expense. 10/00 vehicle pulls to right and vibrates. Rotors feel warped again. Appointment with dealer to repair. 10/16 transmission has a shudder in 3rd and 4th gear during light to moderate acceleration. Dealer says probably torque converter. Unknown at this time if this will be considered an warranty item or routine maintenance.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Problems with slipping transmission.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed causing gear changing problems. Mjs

Filed Aug 31, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission hesitation started at 1,671 miles, final repair at 26,069 of the faulty torque converter. Mjs

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Transmission · VA

Transmission failed. Mjs

Filed Mar 16, 1999 · Transmission · OH · crash

Consumer was standing outside pumping gas with the engine running. After a few seconds vehicle began to roll backwards, consumer ran behind car jumped into driver's side and began trying to applying brakes, vehicle rolled into a light pole.

Filed Sep 24, 1998 · Transmission · MD

Vehicle occasionally shutters on acceleration and highway speeds due to a problem with the transmission torque converter.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission

Does the 1996 Ford Thunderbird have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Thunderbird have bad transmission?

The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (91 complaints), 1995 (41 complaints) and 1996 (21 complaints).