1995 Ford Thunderbird power train problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1995 Ford Thunderbird — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was in park, the owner went inside of the store but when he returned the vehicle had gone completely across the parking lot and ran into the back of a vehicle. All of this occurred while the vehicle was unattened and in park. Provide further details. *jb”
filed Sep 7, 2004
“Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. While the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. Consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. Then, made a funny noise. Vehicle had been doing this…”
filed Nov 4, 2003
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% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 92 | 31% |
| 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 1995 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.