Complaints
40
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:21,614 mi
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:49,228 mi
#35 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:51,600 mi
Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2 | — | 21,614 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 49,228 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2 | — | 51,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 50,833 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 12,250 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 4,225 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 10,852 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 39,730 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 35,840 mi |
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