1994 Ford Thunderbird power train problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission would shift in and out of overdrive for no apparent reason. This was corrected by replacing two speed sensing switches. This is normally done when ever the transmission is worked on by ford. *tr”
filed Oct 15, 2008
“I own a 1994 ford t-bird with a 5.0 v8 and as I am driving(not accelerating, etc.) the car it unexpectly down shifts for no reason. It appears to happen more during the summer months when it is hotter. I have taken the car to lake city ford in coeur d'alene at least 4 or 5 times over the last 4 or…”
filed Jun 1, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
03261 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 5, 2003Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001
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% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.