Complaints
559
Crashes
13
Fires
8
Injuries
14
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1128 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:83,333 mi
#247 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:120,000 mi
Fires:1
#347 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Avg mileage:118,393 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 128 | — | — | 83,333 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 47 | — | 1 | 120,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 47 | — | 1 | 118,393 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 39 | — | — | 58,075 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 14 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 12 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 10 | — | 3 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 9 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 8 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 | 2 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — |
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