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 BELTS
#37 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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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 BELTS | 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 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY: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 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 144,509 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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