r/FordThunderbird

Hey all I am messaging this forum because I have a 1995 Ford thunderbird LX 4.6 liter V8 I have been having issues with my ignition control module in that when I go to start the car sometimes it will turn over but not start this has progressed to a point where I will sometimes be stopped at a stop light and the engine will shut off. I have already switched the ignition control module out and there are a list of others things I have done down below the wires have also been traced back to see if anything is loose and to no avail please help.

Ignition control module 

Ignition control module plug 

Crank sensor 

Ignition cylinder 

Hey everyone,

I'm going to view a 1978 Ford Thunderbird (Diamond Jubilee Edition) soon and I'd love some advice on what to look out for before I potentially buy it.

I'm a beginner when it comes to mechanics – I have basic electrical experience and can do simple stuff, but I've never bought a classic car before. So I want to go in prepared.

Specifically I'd love to know:

- What should I physically inspect on the body? Any rust-prone areas I should check carefully?

- What should I look for under the hood – any obvious red flags?

- What should I listen for when the engine is running? Any sounds that are a bad sign?

- What should I feel for during a test drive – steering, brakes, acceleration?

- Are there any specific parts on the '78 Thunderbird that are known to fail that I should specifically check?

- Any other tips for a first-time classic car buyer viewing one of these?

I want to go in with a checklist in my head so I don't miss anything obvious. Any help from people who know these cars is hugely appreciated. Thanks!

I would like to bring this to you guys' attention, a matter concerning my '66 Thunderbird from Sacramento, California. As a member of the local Thunderbird club, I felt excluded because my vehicle is a 1966 model, the majority of the members own 1950s Thunderbirds, and it appeared that an unofficial bias existed. Despite my military background, having completed two tours in Afghanistan, it seemed that my service did not factor into their assessment. I left their Thunderbird car club a couple of years ago because they were not welcoming. And these old timers felt like they were prejudice. Today, I had intended to participate in their event; however, when I arrived, I discovered that the group was going out to dinner without extending an invitation to me. I had adjusted my work schedule to attend the car show event. I will never go to their events again; I get more love and respect at lowrider shows with the Chicanos, and that's where I belong.