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Major Problems with Ford Thunderbird - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Thunderbird model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2002, for instance, is the worst year for the Thunderbird. Older Thunderbird vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Thunderbird problems by years

Worst Ford Thunderbird Problems

AIR BAGS
2003 Ford Thunderbird July 23, 2004 Victims: 2 Mileage: 6300 miles

Another vehicle turned left right in front of me, i was going aprox 50 mph, i t-boned the other cars passenger side, my front end hit her and neither driver or pass air bag deployed. police told me when both parties speeds factored in, it was like me hitting a brick wall at 100 mph & that air bags should have deployed. i have contacted ford and testing will be done after repairs are made to vehicle. car may be totalled, damages getting close to 20,000.00. *ak

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 Ford Thunderbird June 23, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 9500 miles

I was driving in very heavy traffic in downtown beverly hills. i was stopped at a traffic light and when the light turned green my car jerked and rapidly acelerated. my car started to go faster and faster and the brakes would not work they were frozen. the car was going so fast and it would not stop. my passenger and myself were screaming and to avoid running over pedestrians i ran up a curb. this accident was so sevre that my car hit a traffic light and it fell onto my car. there were several witnesses to ...

AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Thunderbird September 6, 2016 Victims: 1 Mileage: 50 miles

My daughter was in a rollover accident on 09 -06 -2016 in a 2002 ford thunderbird convertible. the air bag did not sufficiently deploy & she was severely injured as a result. she was on interstate 95n near manning, sc when a semi truck did not see her & came into her lane grazing the car. she had to go off the road or the truck would have crushed her. the thunderbird rolled over & she was severely injured.

What is the most common problem with Ford Thunderbird?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Thunderbird relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Thunderbird years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30 ENGINE 27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17 AIR BAGS 15 ENGINE 14 POWER TRAIN 10 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 STRUCTURE 4 SUSPENSION 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS 3 STEERING 3 FRONTAL 3 WHEELS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 BODY 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 FUEL PUMP 2 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 GASOLINE 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 SEATS 2 CALIPER 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 VISIBILITY 1 WIRING 1 ROTOR 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 TIRES 1 IGNITION 1 WEBBING 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 HORN 1 RIM 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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