# \#thunderbird **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/thunderbird/687.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1965 Ford thunderbird 390 cu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-ford-thunderbird-390-cu/198218)
**Author:** [@mugsie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mugsie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1965-ford-thunderbird-390-cu/198218 "2024-12-04T13:13:47Z")
Good afternoon I bought my sweetie a 1965 Ford thunderbird 390 cubic inch will not start, solenoid clicking when ignition is at the start position. I have verified my neutral safety switch/ Battery has 13.3 volts/ 12 vdc… --- ## [91 Ford Thunderbird missing bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-thunderbird-missing-bad/191835)
**Author:** [@michaelshaw8490\_186106](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelshaw8490_186106)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-ford-thunderbird-missing-bad/191835 "2023-07-27T21:42:34Z")
I have a 91 thunderbird 3.8. new everything new . dead miss on rev. Not on idle. Was running great then this happened. At a loss. --- ## [Evap question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-question/176933)
**Author:** [@Nurturantquasar\_175165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nurturantquasar_175165)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/evap-question/176933 "2021-05-19T20:28:04Z")
So my 96 thunderbird had an evap problem. Which was that the evap canister was missing entirely causing the motor to stall. Instead of installing a new evap I just plugged off the two hoses that would plug into the evap … --- ## [2002 Ford Thunderbird’s brake pedal depressing to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-thunderbird-s-brake-pedal-depressing-to-floor/176744)
**Author:** [@WilliamWagner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WilliamWagner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-ford-thunderbird-s-brake-pedal-depressing-to-floor/176744 "2021-05-12T21:39:38Z")
Brake pedal depresses low(close to floor) while braking and can result in driver’s foot touching both the gas pedal and brake pedal simultaneously. Dangerous result is that the engine accelerates while in gear at the sam… --- ## [96 thunderbird revs up to 2000 rpm when started](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-thunderbird-revs-up-to-2000-rpm-when-started/176721)
**Author:** [@Nurturantquasar\_175165](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nurturantquasar_175165)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-thunderbird-revs-up-to-2000-rpm-when-started/176721 "2021-05-12T20:49:42Z")
I replaced the idle air control valve on my 96 thunderbird with the 4.6 v8 and now when I start it up it revs to 2100 rpm before going to idle instead of a normal 1500rpm. I’ve checked for vaccum leaks and leaks around t… --- ## [ISO lower splash shield for 2003 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-lower-splash-shield-for-2003-ford-thunderbird/173909)
**Author:** [@Mitch241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitch241)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/iso-lower-splash-shield-for-2003-ford-thunderbird/173909 "2021-01-07T17:09:51Z")
I need a lower splash shield for a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, of course Ford does not make them anymore and from talking to the guys at junkyards this part is usually destroyed from forklifts dropping them off. --- ## [1992 Ford Thunderbird pulls left when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-thunderbird-pulls-left-when-braking/171148)
**Author:** [@pete38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pete38)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-thunderbird-pulls-left-when-braking/171148 "2020-11-10T15:03:43Z")
Car pulls left when braking. Replaced all front end parts including struts. --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird - in search of electrical cluster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-in-search-of-electrical-cluster/170947)
**Author:** [@JosephReid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JosephReid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2020, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-in-search-of-electrical-cluster/170947 "2020-10-09T03:04:53Z")
the electrical cluster does not work and Ford says they can’t find one on my 2003 thunderbird --- ## [1996 ford thunderbird 4.6 aode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-thunderbird-4-6-aode/170722)
**Author:** [@Austen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Austen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-ford-thunderbird-4-6-aode/170722 "2020-10-02T01:59:24Z")
Alright so at first my car was slip 3 an 4th get so I changed the filter but still slipped so I took the valve body out to check see if any clogs or over drive snap ring was broken everything was clean an clear but every… --- ## [Lots of classic T Birds for Sale in My Area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-classic-t-birds-for-sale-in-my-area/166933)
**Author:** [@Chuck-131](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chuck-131)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lots-of-classic-t-birds-for-sale-in-my-area/166933 "2020-07-09T17:32:13Z")
I see a lot of 50s, 60s and 70s T Birds for sale online and most are at reasonable prices. Any guesses why so many are for sale. Do older T Birds have some problems…more than other cars from that era? --- ## [P1747 persists](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1747-persists/162999)
**Author:** [@Heirodula](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Heirodula)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1747-persists/162999 "2020-04-17T19:57:20Z")
My 1995 Ford Thunderbird went into limp mode the other day and when I got home I pulled a p1747 epc solenoid short circuit. I got my multimeter, set it to 20v, and checked the epc wires on the connector outside the thran… --- ## [Zero charge flowing to car even with jump cant start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907)
**Author:** [@TBIRD76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBIRD76)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907 "2011-01-15T23:17:37Z")
My Tbird wont start. turn key, no click, no, dash lights nothing. Rang AAA, they came out to jump car still nothing, i mean zero charge, even with the jumper pack attached to my battery there was no charge coming in. M… --- ## [1957 Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428)
**Author:** [@JohnPapa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPapa)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-thunderbird/159428 "2020-03-27T17:25:39Z")
I am putting a 57 Thunderbird back in use after 15 years in storage. This was a rotisery restoration 25 years ago and we have replaced a lot. It won’t run when after about 15 minutes of running. Starts hard, idles rou… --- ## [57 Tbird oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-tbird-oil/158374)
**Author:** [@williamBhopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamBhopkins)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/57-tbird-oil/158374 "2020-02-19T02:00:24Z")
Would Shell Rotella t-4… 15-40 be a good choice for my excellent condition 312cu stock engine for it’s oil changes.? --- ## [1957 Ford Thunderbird brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-ford-thunderbird-brakes/153878)
**Author:** [@RichardLetarte](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichardLetarte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-ford-thunderbird-brakes/153878 "2019-12-03T04:30:55Z")
Dear Ray, We have 1957 Thunderbird, 122,000 original miles, engine rebuilt at 90,000 miles about twenty years ago. Recently, the brakes did not feel right. The mechanic, who owns a couple of vintage cars, had a difficul… --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird needs air box assembly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-air-box-assembly/144079)
**Author:** [@Garry55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Garry55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-air-box-assembly/144079 "2019-07-10T17:01:13Z")
The entire air box assembly on my 03 Thunderbird is missing what are my remedies other than replacing original air box? PS where are my best options in locating used air box assembly? --- ## [2003 Ford Thunderbird needs a mechanic in Richmond, VA](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-a-mechanic-in-richmond-va/138740)
**Author:** [@Lynn44](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lynn44)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-ford-thunderbird-needs-a-mechanic-in-richmond-va/138740 "2019-04-22T20:14:36Z")
Does anyone know a trustworthy independent mechanic or dealer service center in the Richmond, Virginia area with experience maintaining 2002-2005 Thunderbirds? More critically, address and fix the most common problems en… --- ## [2005 Ford Thunderbird - coils](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-thunderbird-coils/136934)
**Author:** [@ThomasFarney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasFarney)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 3:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-thunderbird-coils/136934 "2019-03-22T03:23:20Z")
What is with the coils on top of each cylinder and why do they all fail at once? --- ## [Car Dies When Coasting in Neutral](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-coasting-in-neutral/62644)
**Author:** [@rs2sensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rs2sensen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 7:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-dies-when-coasting-in-neutral/62644 "2019-01-10T07:16:52Z")
This problem has plagued my '85 Tbird Turbo Coupe for about a month, and I'm running out of ideas to fix it... When I put my car in neutral while moving, the RPMs fall significantly below idle and then the engine u… --- ## [Overheating 2005 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2005-ford-thunderbird/125360)
**Author:** [@ChrisMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisMoore)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overheating-2005-ford-thunderbird/125360 "2018-11-27T15:06:21Z")
My 2005 Anniversary T-Bird overheats. It has been “fixed” by 5 different mechanics. They have done everthing from new radiator cap, to thermostat and housing, to new water pump, to radiator to new engine. It works for a … --- ## [Car battery life?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-life/62803)
**Author:** [@davidf01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidf01)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 11:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-life/62803 "2018-10-31T11:54:58Z")
i have a 2002 ford t-bird purchased new august 2001--the car was built in june 2001 i can't believe that i stll have the original battery--making it 10 years old in june 2011 a few winters the battery went dead and i… --- ## [2003 Thunderbird's electric fan is very noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-thunderbirds-electric-fan-is-very-noisy/90232)
**Author:** [@uni312](https://community.cartalk.com/u/uni312)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-thunderbirds-electric-fan-is-very-noisy/90232 "2018-09-24T13:05:40Z")
My electric fan is very noisy and it didn't used to be, and my car is running very hot. Is there any relationship between the two? --- ## [66 thunderbird - what additive is best for the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-thunderbird-what-additive-is-best-for-the-gas/121575)
**Author:** [@rdw57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rdw57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 9:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/66-thunderbird-what-additive-is-best-for-the-gas/121575 "2018-07-26T09:57:01Z")
I currently drive my 66 thunderbird to and from work (50 miles round trip) four days a week. the ethanol free gas I us is only rated 89 octane and the owner’s manual recommends 98 octane (390 cubic engine). The questio… --- ## [1957 Ford Thunderbird misses on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-ford-thunderbird-misses-on-acceleration/120125)
**Author:** [@williamBhopkins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/williamBhopkins)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1957-ford-thunderbird-misses-on-acceleration/120125 "2018-07-02T02:52:18Z")
Have 1957 Ford T bird with 312 engine. Runs great cold warms up and starts missing when accelerating. --- ## [Changing power seat trim panels in 1994 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-power-seat-trim-panels-in-1994-ford-thunderbird/119903)
**Author:** [@JohnTietjen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnTietjen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-power-seat-trim-panels-in-1994-ford-thunderbird/119903 "2018-06-27T01:38:53Z")
How do you repair or replace power seat trim panels. --- ## [Why did my dad's car throw up?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-dads-car-throw-up/118247)
**Author:** [@A\_dum\_dum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/A_dum_dum)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-did-my-dads-car-throw-up/118247 "2018-05-29T07:34:55Z")
About 24 years ago my father bought a thunderbird because… well who knows why. Oh yeah, it’s because he crashed the rabbit into a parked tow truck on a side street. One day the family was driving to Canada’s Wonderland … --- ## [Cleaning the rag top on 2005 Ford Thunderbird](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-rag-top-on-2005-ford-thunderbird/116843)
**Author:** [@KathiDeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathiDeller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-rag-top-on-2005-ford-thunderbird/116843 "2018-05-05T19:10:07Z")
I have a Ford Thunderbird Convertible 2005. From the rag top being folded back there are some visible black marks (oil?) on it. I’ve tried to remove with soapy products but to no avail. Is there s specific product or pro… --- ## [Body rust work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-rust-work/100788)
**Author:** [@Hollywood1974](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hollywood1974)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2017, 10:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/body-rust-work/100788 "2017-03-09T10:39:10Z")
I have a 1997 Ford Thunderbird that is my daily driver. The car runs good and is kept up as far as fluid changes and repairs go. However for the past couple of years, I have had a rust area on the lower right side by t… --- ## [No GPS signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gps-signal/99263)
**Author:** [@td470](https://community.cartalk.com/u/td470)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-gps-signal/99263 "2017-02-01T03:10:44Z")
I have three GPS units and they all work fine in all of my cars except in my 2003 Thunderbird. As soon as the ignition switch is turned on, with the engine running or not, the GPS will loose it's signal. If I move away f… --- ## [Turning off Automatic Headlights Function](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-automatic-headlights-function/96246)
**Author:** [@hpdog259962](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hpdog259962)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-off-automatic-headlights-function/96246 "2016-10-27T13:04:24Z")
I have a 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX which seems to have automatic headlights. The second the the engine starts, lights go one, and the second the door opens after the engine turns off, lights go out, no matter where the se… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/thunderbird/687.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=thunderbird)