1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD
6 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 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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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
I WAS AN ORIGINAL VICTIM OF FORD 3.8 HEAD GASKET FAILURE. I HAD THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE LETTER THEY SENT. I HAD GOTTEN REIMBURSED. MY CAR HAS APPROX 120.000 AND THE HEAD GASKETS HAVE GONE AGAIN. I AM TERMINALLY ILL AND HAVE A DAUGHTER GETTING READY FOR COLLEGE AND CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING FOR FORDS ORG. DEFECTS. *NM
ENGINE - MAKES A MOANING NOISE AND RAISES THE IDLE. AS A RESULT, THE CARE WANTS TO ACCELERATE, EVEN WITHOUT PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR. PAINT - PAINT OXIDIZED ON ALL SKYWARD FACING SURFACES. SPOTS OF RUST HAVE DEVELOPED. POWER LOCK - DRIVER'S SIDE POWER LOCK MAKES A NOISE, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE LOCK TRANSMISSION - DOESN'T SHIFT WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO, AND WHEN IT DOES, IT IS VERY JERKY.
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM
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DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (60MPH), ENGINE'CHECK GAUGES' LIGHT WENT ON - TEMP GAUGE WAS RISING AND WENT PASSED THE RED ZONE. THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE HEATER WAS BLOWING COLD AIR. AFTER EXAMINATIONS I BLEW A HEAD GASKET. NOW I LEARN THAT THERE WAS A FORD PROGRAM EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE HEAD GASKET TO 7 YEARS/100,000 MILES - INITIATED APRIL, 2000. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE PROGRAM AND HAVE JUST EXCEEDED THE 100,000 MILES. FORD IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST ME IN ANY WAY, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND I WAS NOT ALERTED. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH AT LEAST 5 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND WITH 3 REPS AT THE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AND HAVE REC'D MUCH CONTRADICTORY INFORMATION REGARD THE LOGISTICS OF THE CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION BULLETINS AND THE DETAIL OF THE PROGRAM. IM SORRY TO SAY THAT ALTHOUGH I WOULD NEVER BUY...
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WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. I LOOKED AND SAW THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD GONE UP AS FAR AS IT COULD GO. I BROUGHT IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND HAD IT CHECKED. I WAS TOLD I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAS 46,500 ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. I WAS TOLD THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR THUNDERBIRD AND I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS.*AK
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WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT A/C WENT WARM, AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED CLIMBING. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT FAN WENT BAD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, FUSES MELTED INTO THE DISRIBUTION BOX. VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Other 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
66 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
40 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
16 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint