1998 Ford Thunderbird Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Ford Thunderbird.

19971999
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Ford Thunderbird Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

#31 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Avg mileage:72,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Ford Thunderbird.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1———
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1———
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS1——72,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1———

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