1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD
12 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints
#769539
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BLOWN HEAD GASKET ON 3.8 LITER V-6 ENGINE. FORD RECALLED THE '94 TBIRD WITH THE SAME ENGINE, BUT LEFT THE '93 OWNERS OUT IN THE COLD. FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT CLAIMS THERE AREN'T ENOUGH FAILURES TO WARRANT A RECALL OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CAR OWNERS. I NOW HAVE A CAR THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE, AND THAT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE REPAIRED. I CAN'T SELL IT, AND I CAN'T TRADE IT IN. I WILL NEVER AGAIN BUY A FORD VEHICLE. DT
#769661
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VERY LARGE BLINDING CLOUD OF SMOKE EXPELLED FROM EXAUST BLINDING DRIVERS FROM BEHIND AND IT MIGHT NOT BE HEALTHY TO BREATHE. DT
#758632
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#752936
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EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HEAT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. FOUND COOLANT LEVEL TO BE LOW. ADDED COOLANT ON SEVERAL OCCASIIONS. PROBLEM DID NOT GO AWAY. PROBLEM INCREASED TO POINT WHERE ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATOR LIT. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHERE PROBLEM WAS SUSPECTED TO BE LOSS OF COOLANT BUT COULD NOT BE DEFINITIVELY PINPOINTED. AS A PRECAUTION THE WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, HOSES, AND COOLANT WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH TWO FREEZE PLUGS WHICH WERE SEEN TO BE WEEPING. AFTER A SHORT WHILE THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET WHICH WAS INTERNALLY CAUSING THE COOLANT TO ENTER THE ENGINE AND BE CONSUMED. I AUTHORIZED REPAIRS BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF MY WARRANTY AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOW TOO OLD.*AK (DOT NUMBER: NA TIRESIZE: NA)
#730374
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#730374
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#726966
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#721324
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WELL MAINTAINED CAR. NEVER ABUSED. NOSAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
#716983
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RIGHT ENGINE HEAD GASKET ORIGINALLY FAILED 11/95 WHEN THE CAR WAS EXPERIENCING UNEXPLAINED BUCKING SENSATION UNDER LOAD IN COLD WEATHER. AFTER NUMUROUS VISITS AND ALTERNATIVE REPAIRS, DEALER FINALLY FIGURED OUT PROBLEM AND REPLACED RIGHT HEAD GASKET IN 3/97. BOTH GASKETS ALONG WITH WATER PUMP FAILED THIS TIME. DEALER CONTENDS ORIGINAL REPAIR DONE RIGHT, AND STATED THE NEW HEAD GASKETS CAN BE EXPECTED TO FAIL WITHIN SEVERAL YEARS AGAIN. *AK
#713554
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STEAM COMES OUT OF ALL AIR VENTS AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF RUNNING, ALONG WITH A BAD SMELL; WATER COMES OUT ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR; ENGINE GETS VERY HOT AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES; COOLANT CONSTANTLY LEAKS. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK. *AK
#960041
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RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK
#960041
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RADIATOR AND WATER PUMP GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Other 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
128 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
47 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
47 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
39 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
14 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
9 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint