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Ford Thunderbird
Report: Check Engine Light Due to Oil Leak in Valve Cover Gasket
Ford Thunderbird Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Average Mileage: 71,055 mi (48,000 mi - 103,335 mi)
The valve cover gaskets may leak oil into the spark plug wells, shorting out the spark plugs, causing a misfire, and illuminating the Check Engine Light. Commonly the spark plugs and ignition coils or wires will require replacement, along with resealing the valve cover to correct this concern.
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Report #1Visitor, 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 103,335 mi
just bought the car a mile down the road check engine light came on ,went to go do a tune up on it pulled 3rd plug wire on passanger side and it was floating in oil looked around the top of engine noticed oil comming from valve cover
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Report #2Visitor, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 72,000 mi
Car idle choppy. Check engine light came on. Problem waS leaking gasket filled spark plug wells with oil. Causing arc. Costing 1,100. Ouch
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Report #4bert48, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 75,000 mi
Rookiejust happened replaced plugs and coil, cleaned area and so far so good will be scheduling o-rings and gasket replacement soon.
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Report #5Visitor, 2003 Ford Thunderbird, 48,000 mi
6 out of 8 coils got oil soak ed and started missfiring
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Report #6Visitor, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 58,000 mi
The check engine light came on, 3 coils needed replacing. This happened six months previous as well - had to replace 1 then. Has cost about $1600 so far...
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Report #7Visitor, 2002 Ford Thunderbird
replace coils frequently
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Report #8Visitor, 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 70,000 mi