Complaints
147
Crashes
19
Fires
25
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:86,899 mi
Crash-related:8
#211 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:8
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 19 | 8 | — | 86,899 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 9 | — | 8 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | 2 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | 5 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — |
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