Complaints
73
Crashes
4
Fires
20
Injuries
15
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#211 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:4
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:5
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 14 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 11 | — | 4 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | 63,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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