1997 Ford Thunderbird transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 15 complaints for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Pulled vehicle in front of a gas station, put it in park and left it running, driver went inside, and within a minute vehicle lunged backwards. Turned approximately 180 degrees and struck a truck. After it stopped, it was in reverse.
Problem with the transmission or torque converter. The consumer was told that the vehicle was experiencing transmission shudder or a problem with the torque converter. *nlm
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird
- Engine 49 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Exhaust system 23 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints