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1997 Ford Thunderbird LX 2dr Coupe

1997 Ford Thunderbird
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Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe LX, Mid-Size
18 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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Asked by Todd D August 20, 2010, 2:54 am 1 reply
How long should it take to change the transmission screen and gasket?
The transmission sounds like it is slipping and shifting strangely, if at all. I fear it's a bigger problem, but you've got to start somewhere.
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Asked by Casey B August 8, 2010, 8:39 pm 1 reply
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Hello I just wanted to ask a question about the Octane type for my 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX V6 3.8L. I know on the dash it says that it requires "Premium Unleaded". Is it ok to use...
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how do open the fuse panel so i can remove a fuse
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Asked by Charlene D July 22, 2010, 1:10 pm 3 replies
abs light and traction control light on.
Took the car and had codes read. "C1235; rr speed sensor imput missing". Disconnected the rear speed sensors and checked resistance of sensors. Both read the same, about 17 ohms...
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Asked by   July 22, 2010, 2:25 pm 1 reply
i have elect. problems
od button wire broke and sparks flew.nom my ac blower motor dont work,my compresser gets power.my control panel lights stopped along with my voltage gauge.i did not see a fuse blow...
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Asked by AutomotiveForums M July 10, 2010, 9:35 am 1 reply
I have an electrical problem.HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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Asked by AutomotiveForums M July 9, 2010, 12:32 pm 1 reply
RE: Water in Trunk
Thank you for responding but the new TBirds have a 2 1/2" lip around the trunk. Water could not get in that way if you left the trunk lid open. But I did check the seal as you sugg...
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Asked by   June 29, 2010, 9:39 am 1 reply
Water in trunk
Seam to have a water leak that gets trunk soaked in heave rain when hard top is not on - soft top is up,ha. Are there drain tubes any where? The only other thin I have noticed is t...
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Asked by   June 19, 2010, 10:54 am 1 reply
hesitate shifting into 1 st
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