Complaints
234
Crashes
8
Fires
14
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:78,400 mi
#222 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#314 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 23 | — | — | 78,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | 1 | — | 177,749 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 9 | — | 2 | 98,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 9 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 9 | — | — | 138,760 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — |
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