1995 Ford Thunderbird Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Problem With Idle Air Bypass Valve May Cause Engine Performance Problems

    If you experience difficulty starting the engine when cold, stalling at idle, or hesitations during acceleration, it may be the idle air bypass valve . This valve helps the vehicle idle steady when the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Blown/Cracked Head Gasket Can Cause White Smoke From Exhaust

    White smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate that a head gasket has blown or there is a cracked cylinder head . Our technicians tell us that removal and inspection of the cylinder heads will be required to confirm a crack is present.

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Blown/Cracked Head Gasket Can Cause White Smoke From Exhaust

    White smoke coming from the exhaust could indicate that a head gasket has blown or there is a cracked cylinder head . Our technicians tell us that removal and inspection of the cylinder heads will be required to confirm a crack is present.

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Loose/Worn Inner Tire Rod Ends Can Cause Steering/Tire Wear Problems

    While steering, if you hear a clunk or a rattle, or if you experience premature tire wear, this could indicate the inner tie rod ends are loose or worn and will require replacement.

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Smelling Coolant and Overheating With No Visible Leaks

    The 4.6L V8 engine used in the Ford Thunderbird from 1994-1997 is known for displaying the normal symptoms of a coolant leak, including overheating, especially when the vehicle is idling, the strong smell of coolant from the engine, and illumination of the low engine coolant warning light .

    This leak is difficult to locate as it is buried underneath the intake manifold , and only begins to leak coolant onto the ground in advanced stages of disrepair. This leak springs from the heater tube, which allows coolant to flow between the water pump and HVAC heater core .

    When the connection for this tube begins to leak, the coolant burns on the hot engine, and produces a sweet smell that is unmistakably engine coolant.

    The remedy can be complicated, and will necessitate removal of the intake manifold, heater tube, and possibly the water pump. After removal of these items, the connector may be replaced, or a set of o-rings, depending on the year of the vehicle.

  • 1995 Ford Thunderbird Damage to engine wire harness due to broken motor mount

    Engine misfire could be caused by worn or broken motor mounts that raise the motor on one side while the vehicle is accelerating. The stress on the engine control wiring harness can cause breaks in the injector or sensor wires, which then causes drivability concerns such as poor fuel economy and engine misfires.

1995 Ford Thunderbird Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 91, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    1995 Ford Thunderbird lx with 91,000 miles v8 4.6 Automatic 2 Wheel Drive 1995 Ford Thunderbird Weird humming noise or vibrating I had to change my fuel filter like a week ago my 95 ford ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Check Engine Light

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have 3 trouble codes P1131 manf. Control fuel & air metering. P0171 to lean bank 1 P0174 to lean bank 2 What do you suggest I replace? Which side is bank 1 and which is b..

  • Ford Thunderbird Engine Won't Start. No Fuel Pressure

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 63, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

    I have a 1995 Ford Thunderbird with a 3.8L V6 engine. For the past three months the engine will, about once per week, not start. The engine cranks normally but won't fire. Sometimes it will start ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Front End Shakes

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, shake

    1995 Ford Thunderbird mileage: 133,000. Since I bought this car in January 1996, I've had nothing but trouble with the front end. I've taken the car to various professionals and not a one of them h..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Getting Hot

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    My 1995 Thunder bird is overheating, I have changed the thermostat, and the electric fan assembly. Do you have a idea. As to what I may need to do to correct this problem. @media(max-width: 96..

  • Ford Thunderbird Pulls Hard Right

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 149, 994 MILES

    related to tires, alignment

    My 95 t-bird just recently started to pull hard right and it has a wobble. If I have weight in the passenger side, turn left, or get 60 mph or above it stops. I've heard everything from alignment,..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Noise

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 101, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    My car started making a whistling sound when I turn my a/c on, the sound you hear when a steering pump is going out. And when I turn the car off it sounds like its winding down with the same sound ..

  • Ford Thunderbird Oil Pressure

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 780 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    What can cause the oil pressure gauge to be below normal, and somtimes go all the way to LOW. The oil level in the car is normal. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Thunderbird Radio And Clock In My 1995 Thunderbird Stopped Working

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8

    related to interior, clock, not-working

    Radio and clock stop working in my 95 thunderbird and I have replaced all fuses associated with it and pulled out aftermarket stereo make sure no fuse is behind it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .a..

  • Ford Thunderbird Relay

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 6 CYL, 98, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay, location

    Where is the fuel pump relay on a ford thunderbird SC 1995? I have the new relay (gray looking), but They store that I purchased it from did not know? I found the reset fuel pump switch at the rea..

  • Ford Thunderbird Repair On 95 Thunderbird LX V8

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut-rod, bushing

    We have been told by our regular mechanic that our 95 Ford Thunderbird LX V8 needs upper and lower ball joint replacement and also strut rod bushings. How much to repair this? Is this something that..

  • Ford Thunderbird I Have To Replace My Right Side Lower Controlarm &...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 779, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    I have to replace my right side lower controlarm & ball joint assembly. How difficult woukld it be to do myself? And could you give me step by step instructions or tell me where to get them from..

  • Ford Thunderbird How To Replace Turn Signal Switch

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, switch, replace-remove

    How to replace turn signal switch @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, January 5th, 2013 AT 1:38 PM ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Squeaking Noise

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeak

    Hello, I have a squeaking noise that sounds like it's originating from the right frontal wheel of my car. It not only happens when I'm driving but also when I slam the door to the car. @media(m..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 210, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    We have a ford thunderbird lx V6 the problem started suddenly, the car cut off on us on the highway it started back up and we took it to a mechanic he told us because there wasn't a engine light on..

  • Ford Thunderbird Voltage Gauge Reading Low Voltage After Changing...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 17, 500 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, battery

    Changed both battery and altanator but gauge is reading low voltage still @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 3:41 AM ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird When I Drive

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.8L, V8, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 106 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, pull

    It pull to right but I have to pull my steering to the left so it want go to the right @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, September 15th, 2015 AT 4..

  • Ford Thunderbird Why Wont My Passenger Side Door Open On The Inside Of...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    Why wont my passenger side door open on the inside of my 1995 Ford Thunderbird is there a child lock or what I am so confused. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Thunderbird Cooling System Leak

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 230, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    I just replaced the water pump on my car. It no longer leaks from the pump nor leak fluid while running. Prior to replacing the pump I noticed a whistling sound from the right (if sitting in the car..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to fuel-system, fuel-injector, location

    Where are the fuel injectors? I have an ohm meter but can't see where the injectors are located. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, December 11th, 2..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 while driving on the highway I was going 50-55 mph all of a sudden my car starts to sxlow down to 20-25 mph this is the second times it happens the firdt time we chang..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, replace-remove

    I need to replace the drivers side door to my 95 thunderbird and I was wondering if any other years would be compatable for the entire exterior door? I was thinkining a 94 would work too. Also will..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Air Bags

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to safety, airbag, reset

    Computer problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic I am using the engine and tranny from a 95 thunderbird v-8 for a project vehicle. The airbags were deployed in the vehicl..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Ball Joint

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    Suspension problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Automatic How easy is it change a ball joint? Would be easier to change the lower control arm instead? My old ball joint sheared off and the w..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Brake Light

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 220, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    When you press on the brake the brake light in the dash comes on when you release, if you press on the brake again and release, the brake light will come on again. If you press and release the thi..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Check Engine Light...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    All of a sudden the light has come on, it has about 149,000 miles on it and runs great. Any ideas? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, February 22..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Dead Voltmeter And Heather/AC

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to general, tools, voltmeter

    Electrical problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 180, 00 miles I have a 95 T-Bird LX with a 4.6 engine. It has one of the auto climate control heater and AC and when I was driving the othe..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Fuel Gage Problem

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic got a 1995 thunderbird the fuel gage aint working in stays on one side only doesn't move how can I fix it already put a new fuse @media(..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Fuel Pump Relay

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay, location

    I have changed out the fuel filter and the fuel pump and the interia switch in the trunck. The car will and stay rnning for. About 5 mins. Then stall. Tried to start it angain but it fails to stay r..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Help

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to tires, rim

    1995 Ford Thunderbird Automatic 165000 miles Alomost a month ago I got in a car wreck and my tire came off the rims and I busted my rims but only on my driver side. So I put new tires and ri..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Help Me Please

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    Engine Performance problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 can you please tell me why there would be oil on my spark plugs? Please tell me it is nothing to bad I am a single mom and just bought th..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Ignition

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    Interior problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic i have a 1995 for thunderbird. The ignition has been completly broken off and we bought another one. Where the ignition..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Im Stumped!

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

    Hey guys this started about 2 months ago the car will run great for about a month or so then u can get in it the next day and it wont crank up at all and when it dose it im not getting no fire from ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Left Rear Brake/signal Light

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, switch

    Electrical problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic The driver side rear brake/signal light has failed to work. When I turn on my head lights that same bulb does light up ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Lights

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, stay-on

    I lost my brake lights turn signals flashers at the same time. I bought a new multifuntion switch put it in now headlights stay on and it still did not fix the problem @media(max-width: 960px) ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Plugged Catylytic Convertors

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, estimate

    95 t-bird 4.6 ran poorly and smelled like rotton eggs all the time so I suspected cats are bad. Took them out and discovered that they were melted and plugged so I gutted them out completely (no emi..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Shift Lock/ Brake Lights

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, switch

    My car didnt want to shift out of park, and now the brake lights dont work either? I checked the fuses all of the and they are good. I checked the brake switch and I get negative in and negative ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Spark Plug Wires

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic? Miles does anyone have any idea where I can find a firing order diagram? We know the sequence but can't seem to get it right @media(max-..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Squeaking

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeak

    When I'm going slow (under 25mph) I hear a slight squeaking sound when I turn the wheel slightly to the left. There's no sound on wide turns, only when the wheel turns a few inches. The noise sound..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Third Brake Light

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    Electrical problem 1995 Ford Thunderbird V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic I have this problem where I don't really know what to do when installing the third brake light. When I got my car I d..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Ticking And Less Power And...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 127, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, tick

    Put in a stero and later after work I drove home and one the way home my car sounded funny so I looked and the noise was comming from some where on the passenger side below the motor there is nothin..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Turn Signals

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal

    My right turn signal is flashing very fast. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 AT 5:00 PM ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 1995 Ford Thunderbird Turning Wheel Causes Squeeking...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, V8, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 112, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel

    Car began making noises when I turn the steering wheel progressively getting worse does any body know what this might be @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Thunderbird 95 Bird Shuts Itself Off

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    I have a 95 thunderbird with 160,000 miles and an automatic 4.6 v8. After the car reaches operating temp the idel starts to surge and after a afew min it stops runng like the switch has been shut o..

  • Ford Thunderbird 95 Tbird LX V8- Coolant Leak Issue

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    I have a 1995 LX 4.6 V8, 105k miles, auto tranny. I just replaced the water pump last week after I noticed the bearings in the impeller were whining. I knocked out the old one by tapping it gentl..

  • Ford Thunderbird 95 Thunderbird Won't Shift Outta Park After It's...

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to exterior-light, hazard-light, fuse

    I have a 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX. With a V8 4.6 engine. Recently I decovered that the gear shift (located on the floor) would not come out of the Park postition once the car was started. Now ..

  • Ford Thunderbird T-Bird Door

    FORD THUNDERBIRD

    related to body, door, latch

    1995 Thunderbird V8. The driver's side door will hardly close. To get it closed one has to softly put the door abutting the latch, lift up very hard on the end of the door, then push against the..

  • Ford Thunderbird Horrible Sqeaking Noise From Passenger Side

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 100, 300 MILES

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, replace-remove

    I just changed my upper and lower ball joins on my 1995 Thunderbird LX and now have a horrible squeaking noise coming from the passenger side when I turn and hit a bump and sometimes even when Im ju..

  • Ford Thunderbird Parking Lights Will Not Turn Off

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 280, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, stay-on

    One night my cars horn blew and the headlights and parking lights came on then the headlights went off but the parking lights stayed on. I changed out the light switch and they still are on. @me..

  • Ford Thunderbird Rattle, Clatter

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 40, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clatter

    I hear a rattle/clatter/klunking sound coming from the rear of my 95 T Bird. The sounds start as soon as the car is moving and gets worse when driving on rough roads. When driving on smooth roads ..

  • Ford Thunderbird Volt Gauge Stopped Working, Heater Stuck On High

    1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 400 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, battery, not-working

    So I was leaving work and out of the blue my digital temperature reading blacked out, heater stuck on high even with turning it off. Also my volt gauge stopped working lol. Also my overdrive button..

1995 Ford Thunderbird Maintenance and Repair