Maintenance needed? Car was stored in a SoCal carport, neglect level is unknown.

2005 FORD THUNDERBIRD
30,000 MILES
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MARYFAIRCHILD44GMAILCOM
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What repairs/maintenance needs to be done to restore a Special Limited Edition 2005 Ford T-Bird that has been stored for three years; (we did just drive it 10 miles)? Mary and Cindy
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Oct 9, 2012 at 12:50 AM
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change all the fluids immediately. they all need to be fresh. from sitting, they separate and loose there ability to do there jobs.

have the rest of the car examined for any other issues from sitting

Roy
Oct 9, 2012 at 12:53 AM
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