1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD Unknown Or Other Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
5 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH A 4.6 LITER OHC ENGINE THAT HAS A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE ENGINE HAS 81,000 MILES AND THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE REPLACEMENT PART COSTS $541.00 FROM THE LOCAL FORD DEALER, AND THE LABOR TO REPLACE WILL COST AROUND $550. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC EXCEPT FOR THE PART THAT IS CRACKED (THERMOSTAT HOUSING) WHICH IS MADE OUT OF ALUMINUM. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND HAS HAD A RECALL ON ON CERTAIN MODEL 4.6L ENGINES. UNFORTUNATELY, I WAS INFORMED BY FORD TODAY THAT MY 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH A 4.6L ENGINE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE ENGINEERS AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAVE NOT INCLUDED THE SERIAL NUMBER (VIN) FOR MY THUNDERBIRD IN THEIR RECALLS. SURPRISINGLY, THE PART THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN MY CAR AND WILL COST OVER $1000...
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FIRST PROBLEM: CAR DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF EVEN WHEN THE DOORS OR TIGHTLY SHUT. SECOND PROBLEM: LEFT TURNING SIGNAL LIGHT BLINKS VERY FAST AND THE RIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT BLINKS REGULARLY. THIRD PROBLEM: PASSENGER SELT BELT KEEPS GETTING STUCK EVEN AFTER PRESSING THE RED BUTTON TO RELEASE. FOURTH PROBLEM: THE SQUEAKING AND SHAKING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING A SPEED OF 50 OR MORE MPH AND YOU BEGIN PRESSING THE BRAKES IS WHEN THE SOUNDS AND THE VIBRATIONS BEGINS. FIFTH PROBLEM: THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD IT CHECK TO THE FORD PLACE THEY STATED IT WAS A DEFECT IN A BOX THE SITS ON TOP OF THE ENGINE ( I WANT TO SAY IT HOLDS THE COMPUTER CHIP) IS GOING BAD. AT THAT PARTICULAR TIME I DID NOT ASK THEM TO DO A RECALL LIST FOR ME. I REALLY NEED ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME ON...
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ENGINE PINGING AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHTCONSTANTLY REAPPEARS. SOURCE OF PROBLEM IS MAF SENSOR. *AK
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UNSPECIFIED.
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THERE IS AN EXTREME GLARE MIRRORED ON THE WINDSHIELD, CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL THE FORWARD PART OF THE DASH IS MADE OF. THE DEFROSTER VENTS FROM THE DASHBOARD ARE ALSO PRESENT CREATING BLACK SPOTS IN THE LINE OF SIGHT.
Other 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint