Complaints
32
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:2
#33 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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