Complaints
16
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:4
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:134,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 134,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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