Faults:

Transmiton rebuilt once, hard shifting from 1st to second.

Engine computer replaced.

Mass air flow sensor.

Multifunction switch.

Ignition switch.

Interior window button light.

Gas lid button out.

Trunk lid tail lights out.. 245.00 a side to replace.

Engine always has knocked on start up, check engine light comes on at regular intervals, got so expensive I paid 150.00 for a code reader to keep in the glove box!

General Comments:

Despite its problems, I still love the car. The body has held up exceptionally in harsh NW Mich winters.

Mysterious oil leak, not burning it, everything looks tight topside, and bottom, 1 quart a week.

Another afternoon taking care of my lady. I have always taken meticulous care of this high maintenance lady, absolutely the highest maintenance mechanically of any car I've owned, but by far, also the most enjoyed. You grow attached.

Faults:

Nothing gone wrong yet. Light tune up needed. Minor adjustment on the carb.

General Comments:

Seems so far like I got a good car for the money. $1500.00 for a car with 78000 is good around Kansas.

Worried about the digital dash but time will tell.

Very nice car.

Faults:

Everything. The absolute worst car I've ever owned. The fuel-injected engine, electrical system, "brain box" (computer chip set), air conditioning, and exhaust system were constant headaches despite regular maintenance. Without a doubt the most expensive car to upkeep in my experience.

General Comments:

I'm glad I had AAA service when I owned this car, given the number of times it needed to be towed. My understanding after the fact from a mechanic was that this particular model year T-bird (1984) was plagued with problems and that other model years were better. I've liked Ford products as a rule of thumb, but this one was a real lemon. A comfortable lemon, but a lemon nonetheless.