Complaints
295
Crashes
18
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:88,667 mi
#219 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Fires:1
#315 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Avg mileage:88,371 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 20 | — | — | 88,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 15 | — | 1 | 88,371 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 74,190 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 10 | — | — | 123,100 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 86,555 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 9 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 8 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 78,210 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | 1 | — | 107,350 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,667
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,371
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,190
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,100
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,555
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,210
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,350
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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