1997 Ford Thunderbird Front Bottoms Out

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LEONARDO-SF
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On a '97 T-Bird, the front end of the car body will scrape the road while driving when it hits a dip in the road. When you check push down on the front end when it's at a stand still, it doesn't bounce but returns to a normal position.

Do the struts or the springs need replacing?

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Feb 18, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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LOVESCARS
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do you have the correct tires on the car
Feb 18, 2006 at 7:57 AM
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LEONARDO-SF
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Yep. The tires are pretty new (6 months) and I checked the inflation - so tires all good. They are the same size that came with the car.
Feb 23, 2006 at 4:50 PM
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consult a steering and suspension tech. Yes it sounds like the springs and the struts are gone if the car is bottoming out
Feb 24, 2006 at 3:41 AM
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EPYON2K1
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Hey

The struts and springs should defenitly be chaniged aswell and get the tires allinged and check for proper pressure.
Mar 5, 2006 at 4:53 AM
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Have a steering and suspension technician inspect the front end. Replace the worn springs and struts, then perform a wheel alignment and confirm tire pressure.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Ford Thunderbird says the front of the car scrapes the road on dips, though it does not bounce when pushed down while parked. Correct, recently installed tires with proper inflation were confirmed. Experts say the springs and struts are likely worn and should be replaced, with a suspension inspection, alignment, and tire-pressure check.

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