Complaints
33
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1984 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:1
#24 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:1
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 111,948 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 111,948 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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