Ford Thunderbird transmission failure problems

Filed May 1, 2017 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford thunderbird. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began to shift hesitantly without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls pertaining to the failure, and transferred the call to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000. ..updated 06/27/17 *bf

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Transmission · 400 miles · FL

Transmission failed at 400 miles. When backing out vehicle accelerated, forcing the driver to apply pressure to the brakes.*ak

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

On two occasions in heavy traffic vehicle suddenly lurched forward. Dealer was notified. *ak engine roars, consumer would tap the accelerator and would go to the floor, feels as if vehicle is put in neutral. Dealer replaced transmission gear shift switch assembly. Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replace 2 o2 sensors and maf sensor. Vehicle pulls to right. Wheel alignment performed. Steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes. Prformed front disc/ rear drum brake service. Replaced front rotors after brake job due to pulsation. Steering column had to be replaced. At times, vehicle will not shutt off. Right door lock inoperative. Dealer can not duplicate. Customer states fluid leak at rear end. Right axle seal replaced. Passenger head rest rattles over bumps. Dealer could not duplicate. Consumer states noise from seat when no one is sitting there, dealer states this is normal. Seat track covers mising one laying in the rear floor. Seat track cover reinstalled. Consumer stats there is a pinging noise upon acceleration. Dealer suggested higher fuel octane. Customer states brake pedal seems low. Brakes ok. Front end shimmies at 50 to 60 MPH. 4 tires balanced. Dome light will not come on when driver outside door handle pulled up. Temperature and speedomoter light burned was inoperative. Dealer replaced instrument cluster bulbs. Coolant leak under car and warning light is on. Dealer found no leaks and coolant level low. Consumer states motor will roar and shift into gear. Driver side headlamp burnt out. Headlamp replaced. Transmission slips when not in overdrive. Dealer replaced transmission oil pan and gasket.

Filed Jun 3, 2001 · Transmission · TX

Transmission failed on the highway several times. Dealer could not find anything wrong with it when I took it back in for them to check it. I have purchased a used transmission to replace the failed on. I will call you next week and give you yhe name of the dealer that is located in beaumont, texas.

Filed May 24, 2000 · Engine · TN

I, as well as my family have dealt with ford motor company for as long as I can remember, however I must say this occurence is an outrage! I have had multiple problems with my car recently. I have a 94 ford t bird that I bought last year and have just been contacted by letter that there is a recall on the 94 t bird for the heads. This throughly explains to me why the car has been in the shop three times over a short period of time. My mechanic has checked for a radiator leak because the coolent light is on and I'm continuously leaking coolent. I have had a transmission specialist look at my car for possible transmission failure because of the way the car is driving the transmission was serviced to try a fix this most inconvenient problem. The car was in the shop another time for the exact same problem. Three bills have been paid specificallhy because of leaking coolant. Since I don't religiously keep receipts I only have one, which only puts me out about 650.00 because of a recall from ford motor co that says the coolent is leaking out through the heads basically destroying my car engine. This does not account for the number of times I have had to pull off the road and let my car cool down because of overheating. I have been given two options by the company. The will repair the heads with manufactured heads and give me a 12 month warranty or if I wait more than 5 days for the services they will give me a 3000.00 dollar gift certificate to but a new car that I can't afford and possibly the book value of my car. The lovely 3000.00 gift certificate to the car I can't afford or the repairs are the only realistic options I see here. What this means is my car is only good tor 12 more months under warranty after repairs to an error on their end. I thought fords were supossed to last longer than that, besides I won't even have the car paid for in 12 months. I have no options here but to reject their proposal and they have lost a very valuable family of customers

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

After all the problems that I have experienced with my ford thunderbird, I now refuse to purchase another ford car and I would never recommend a ford vehicle to anyone. Between the power window failures, transmission failure, air compressor failure, batter failure, fuel pump failure, throttle failure, etc... I could keep going on how much trouble it has put me through and waste of money that this car has cost me. I am completely dissatisfied. I wanted to purchase an american made vehicle for certain aspects of knowing I am helping out the us(job wise), but my views have since changed. Besides the fact that I refuse to buy another ford car, I realize that quality and safety are not ford's strength and may leave to purchase a foreign car to which I may find some happiness. It has gotten to the point where the car is in the shop ever other week. If it's not one problem, it is another. I am truly fed up. And by the way, I know for a fact that I am not the only person with these problems. I know others, who through bad experiences also refuse to buy ford vehicles.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failed causing gear changing problems. Mjs

Filed Aug 1, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · KS

6 months after purchasing the vehicle, transmission failed, was rebuilt. In 1998 had to have the rotors, pads and calibers replaced. Also, in 1998, head gaskets blew, had to replace. In 1999, pcv and pcp valve replace, oil sensor, dashboard guage module replaced. Now in august of 1999, transmission is slipping again. Needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 21, 1999 · Transmission · VA

Transmission failed. Mjs

Filed May 17, 1999 · Transmission · GA

Tranmission grinds and slips in and out of overdrive and low and high speeds. Tranmission was fixed once before by dealer. It is estimated that the transmission needs to be replaced now.