1993 Ford Thunderbird power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I first purchased my vehicle, I noticed that it would not shift into 4th gear. I am not sure when this problem started since I bought this car used.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“While driving 70 mph engine idle increased shortly after transmission slipped out of gear, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Dealer has not determined problem. Please give any further details.*ak”
filed Jun 7, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 41 | 16% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 92 | 31% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.