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#1594 of 3244 Dare I mention 03 ride quality again? by james130 Oct 11, 2002 (10:57 am)
I agree whole heartedly with your comments,dbc123.Thank you for pointing out "first drive".I've just read it now!!Well I am astounded.I especially like the comment re:the ride being plush and serene,and able to challenge many luxury cars!(or words to that effect)What sort of luxury cars are these people used to?Its certainly no match for my last 2000 Chrysler LHS,let alone the number of Jaguars I've had.Oh well,you and I must be alone in our quest to get Ford to change their mind on this issue,after all I've noticed on the Town Car board that even the traditional TC buyer seems to be pleased with the new set up.I just wish that Ford would leave us who enjoy quaint old fashioned amenities like column shift and split bench seats to enjoy our quaint old fashioned ride as well,and leave the youngsters the LSE with its bucket seats, centre console and hard ride.Incidentally,what does the LSE ride like!It must be harrendous.If anyone does hear of any mods from Ford or any specialist shock absorber manufacturer to bring back the good old American type ride,and make this GM perfect,please post a message ASAP.
#1595 of 3244 Overthe hill: We need a lot more information about the car. by kinley Oct 11, 2002 (1:24 pm)
#1596 of 3244 Suspension Modifications Unlikley by dbc123 Oct 14, 2002 (2:10 pm)
The redesigned front suspension uses a coil-over-shock arrangement similar to a strut. James, I'm afraid that the chances of aftermarket mods to this set up are slim - the spring and shock are like a single unit now. Maybe Ford will hear our plea and retune the suspension next year. I also suspect that the tuning is the same as used in the LSE although Ford says differently. I understand the Marauder uses Police Interceptor front springs that lower the front about half inch and are supposed to be firmer still. Another subject: Have you noticed the new interior door handles have no way to wrap your fingers around them? Previous handles were larger and easier to use. They remind me of the tiny, hard to use, handles found on some small Japanese cars. The new front seats, however, are a huge improvment in comfort over the previous car - wish the headrests didn't tilt so far forward, though.
#1597 of 3244 1992 crown victoria by overthehill Oct 15, 2002 (1:24 pm)
features: the car has leather interior,am/fm cass.,pwr windows,pwr door locks,trunk release. need to know if any problems I need to look for. It does not appear to burning oil. thanks! overthehill
#1598 of 3244 Handling in the Snow by msclarke Oct 16, 2002 (6:11 am)
I would really like to buy a CV or Marqui but I am concerned how they handle snow and the odd freezing rain. We live in Canada near Toronto. Even though we've had very mild winters lately I tend to keep cars anywhere from 7 to 10 years. I more concerned with the regular snow days than the big snow storms.   We owned a Thunderbird SC for 7 years and it was a fantastic car but I dreaded every winter, even with snow tires.   My wife will be doing a lot of driving this winter by herself and I'm thinking I should go back to FWD just to be safe. She is a good driver but wonder if FWD with snow tires increases the odds that she will be safe.   I'd appreciate your feedback.
#1599 of 3244 by rea98d Oct 17, 2002 (7:26 pm)
Msclark, take the word of a fellow T-Bird owner. Thunderbirds are ill-handling cars in rain and snow, compared to other RWD cars. My other two cars have both been Grand Marquis's, a '78 and an '82. The 82's running gear is a cruder version of what's under the car today, and it's lightyears better than my '95 Thunderbird in rain (We don't get much snow in Abilene, so I haven't got a chance to flog the '82 in the fluff yet. Nor do I look forward to doing that.) As for FWD, my understanding of the physics of driving is that having the engine over the drive wheels is like throwing sandbags in the trunk in the old days-it puts more weight over the front end, and helps you get going. As far as turning and stopping (much more important than starting in the snow), it has more to do with tires & traction than drive wheels, so, in my huble opinion, the advantages offerd by front-wheel drive are marginal, and the snow is occasional enough here in West Texas that I don't even consider it when picking out a car.
#1600 of 3244 TBird and snow by jerrym3 Oct 18, 2002 (5:13 am)
I agree with the earlier comments: the TBird is downright nasty in bad weather. I have the 3:27 rear and find myself using the second gear start more and more when the weather goes downhill.   I know this is not a TBird forum, but have any TBird owners replaced their factory Premium speakers with another brand and what was the result?   present cars: 89 TownCar, 94 TBird LX 4.6, 64 Galaxie 500XL convt, 58 TBird hardtop, 99 Mustang V6 (daughter's)
#1601 of 3244 1997 GRAND MARQUIS by hallison Oct 27, 2002 (5:44 pm)
This past week I was on a trip and the intake manifold split in front and all the coolant was ejected . I was lucky to find a repair shop of the main rd and also found a hole in the raditator All of these parts are made of plastic. The replacement intake came as a new design which consists of an aluminum part to replace the former plastic. Has anyone got info on a recall?? This cost me almost $ 1000.00 in repairs and I sure would like to get ford to reimburse me .Also I found a service bulletin # 0222 but cannot get a copy . anyone who can send me any info would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks, harold// email Kq4hmearthlink,net
#1602 of 3244 hallison - by harmar Oct 27, 2002 (10:11 pm)
Check www.alldata.com for TSBs. If the site lists them for '97, you can view the titles free, but there is a charge for the complete info. Good luck.
#1603 of 3244 hallison: My problem was taken to the Ford DSO personally by kinley Oct 28, 2002 (9:31 am)
and after the convivial conversation Ford agreed to pay for half of the repair costs. Find out where your nearest Ford District Service Office is and visit them with paper documentation of your repair. It worked for me.

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