A nice looking car (inside and out) that works better when it is not being driven
Everything.
The car would overheat and stop running. This would happen regardless of the outside temp or traffic conditions. Driving this car made me a wreck because I never knew when this car would break down.
See above.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st August, 2000
This car rocks!!!
Blown head gasket, high pressure power steering hose, lights burn out fast.
Sweet car, really good with .373 rear end gear, great gas mileage for a V8 (22 mpg).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th August, 2000
One great car
Needed a new transmission...
The low oil symbol flashes on the dash because of bad wiring...
The armrests on the doors are falling off and the up and down function on the passenger side power seat don't work.
It is a great fast car with a lot of torque! It's very comfortable even though the seat doesn't move up far enough... It's fun to drive and very fun to peal out...
It's a big attention getter with the sound of the engine... the only problem is the steel rims with the steel hubcaps... they have got to go.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th August, 2000
Above average performance and fun to drive
Heater core, rear calipers, 2nd gear syncros, rack and pinion, rear axles (both).
Charged AC once.
This car has been a die hard car. I've had it on the track (both road and 1/4 mile). Still running the original turbo!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st August, 2000
One of Ford Motor Company's biggest mistakes
Fuel pump replace, steering rack replaced, repeated ignition problems, BAD headlights, noisy throwout bearing, bad rear caliper, eats mufflers and tailpipes, AC repairs, numerous fuel injection problems, POOR heater, heater core replacement, other small items too numerous to mention.
When it is right, it is fun to drive and a good trip car. But, it is never right and it is the worst car for repairs that I have ever owned. I wish it was reliable and had a 5.0 Liter V-8, for then it would be a blast.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th July, 2000
I own a 1988 thunderbird t/c. It still contains the original 140 c.i.d. o.h.c. four cylinder. it currently has 178,000 miles on the original parts. as long as you keep up on PROPER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE as suggested by ford. The car will give you many years of smooth reliable service.
Luxury masterpiece at a decent price
Digital electronic dash light burned out ($135).
Passenger side power window motor replaced ($95).
Passenger side power window mounting bracket replaced (under warranty from new motor).
This a great car for the money. It's very reliable and goes all year round (being rear wheel drive, I had no problems once I got a set of studded snow tires). Very comfortable, power everything.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th June, 2000
Blown head gasket (not cars fault), backlight in the digital dash replaced, passenger side door armrest kinda fell off, that's about it.
Great car, especially since I got it for $1.00 in perfect running condition and near perfect body condition, only a few touch-up spots on the hood and rear fender. Too under-powered for the car, needed the 5.0 V8 engine option, needs wider tires and a lower stance, other than that it's pretty much good to go
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th February, 2000
Thermostat, water pump, radiator, climate control, ride control, rack and pinion, barometric pressure sensor, idle air bypass valve, catalytic converter (warranty).
Very underpowered car. Turbo is kind of fun though.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th September, 1999
6th Jul 2001, 04:25
I agree with you. I have an 88 t/c, and I've swapped the four cyl. for a mildly worked 5.0 H.O. and a five-speed. It's a blast to drive and very reliable too.