Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 97M91 | 01/19/1998 | 605621 | Information regarding additional coverage for intake manifold malfunctions. *tt | 07/14/1999 | |
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 99129 | 06/14/1999 | 606451 | Information on whining / buzzing noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/10/2011 | 69400 | ||
| In the middle of august i smelt gas when i drove. and the smell has become stronger and stronger. today (10/10/2011) i went to a vehicle repair shop and was told the leaking is on the top of feul tank and could not be repaired in the shop. i checked online and found many people have experienced this very dangerous leak. please click the link: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t872_ds478881. this car must be recalled for feu leaking. | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 89000 | 2 | 08/09/1997 |
| Fuel filter leaks gas due to corrosion from road salts. filter lasts only 1-2 years. *tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 10/23/2002 | |||
| Vehicle is equip with a plastic intake manifold. while driving the plastic intake manifold cracked and leak coolant onto the engine. which could of resulted in vehicle fire. dealership indicated that this is a common problem. please provide more details. mr | |||
| 10/25/2002 | |||
| While in shop for unrelated repair, mechanic noticed the plastic intake manifold was leaking coolant. please provide additional information. ts | |||
| 04/13/2002 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| Intake manifold failure with coolant leak to engine compartment.. car was subject to a ford service bulletin recall in 1998 for intake manifold replacement to prevent future failure. unfortuneately, the replacement intake manifold failed at the same glued seam that was the basis for the recall by ford.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2002 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| According to holman ford service technician, the ford thunderbird intake manifold will crack at the seam next to engine top, causing a cooling fluid loss. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | 5 | 09/01/1997 | |
| 1. plastic intake manifold failure - covered by general recall 97m91, although similar plastic engineering is applied to both valve covers but is not is not covered by recall. the ford service rep informed me that the heater core will blow soon too. 2. the brakes/rotors have been a chronic problem - this is my 2nd thunderbird - both cars had the same type problems. i have replaced rotors, brake pads repeatedly without solving the problem. the car has severe front end vibration which is makes the car unenjoyable and dangerous. i have changed tire sizes and brands 4 times. the consumer reports research that i have done on this car causes me to be afraid of it. 3. the cruise control defect was also dangerouts, but it was repaired satisfactory.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway, climbing up a hill and going up a mountain, and without prior notice there was white smoke coming from underneath vehicle. transmission coolant was leaking from underneath. vehicle was taken to a gasoline station, and mechanic told him that intake manifold in engine was made from plastic and causing the problem. intake manifold split open. *ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/21/2003 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Consumer complained about having fuel line problems. the fuel line that comes out of the gas tank and rubs against the body of the vehicle leaks gas under the vehicle going in the direction of the engine. manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they were aware of the problem, but there was nothing they could do. dealer was contacted, and fixed the problem by removing the whole fuel line system and replacing it.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| Consumer states of having problems with a pretty strong gas smell on the vehicle. dealer was contacted. mr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 113000 | 1 | |
| A leaking fuel line on my 1997 ford thunderbird, (v6 engine), with 113000 miles on the car. i had the car towed to a ford dealer who suggested replacing completely both fuel lines, because there seemed to be corrosion, so that was done at a cost to me of $548. as far as i know this car has never been in any accidents, although i bought the car used a few years ago. luckily i noticed fuel leaking from the fuel line, and then had the car towed by aaa to the ford dealer. so no fire occurred. the car being just 6 years old, i am surprised that there would be a leaking fuel line. apparently corrosion resulted in the fuel line leaking underneath the car near the gas tank. *ak | |||