Complaints
130
Crashes
7
Fires
14
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:73,000 mi
#28 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
#37 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 6 | — | 4 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,000
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford Thunderbird — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford Thunderbird reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1991 Ford Thunderbird has 130 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (12 complaints, avg 73,000 mi); Seat Belt Issues (8 complaints); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (7 complaints, avg 90,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,263 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford Thunderbird include 7 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford Thunderbird as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Thunderbird reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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