Ford / Thunderbird / 1995
1995 Ford Thunderbird problems
Owners have filed 353 complaints about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 33.4% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 14.7%.
Complaints353
Crashes27
Fires12
Injuries20
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 33.4% · 118
Engine and engine cooling 14.7% · 52
Power train 12.5% · 44
Exterior lighting 5.7% · 20
Air bags 4.8% · 17
Electrical system 4.2% · 15
Steering 4.0% · 14
Structure 3.1% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 20 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Ford Thunderbird in this data, 1995 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1993 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Dt: the contact stated while backing out of driveway the rear brakes squeaked. There was an intense grinding noise. At 40 mph the steering wheel shook. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection . No repairs have been made at this time. *Ak updated 1/4/2006 - the tries just needed to ne balanced and rotated. The rear brake drums would grind when the brakes were pressed. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 148,890 miles
Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. While the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. Consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. Then, made a funny noise. Vehicle had been doing this for a long time. Consumer was told by the mechanic that there was a recall on transmission. Service brakes, hydraulic
A severe vibration occurs while applying the brakes. Cannot align the front end to Ford motor company specifications. All attemps (27 contacts) to get the manufacturer/dealer to repair, replace, or admitt there is a problem while applying the brakes has been to no avail.. The problem still exist. The car continuous pulls to the right. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Ford Thunderbird years
1991 130 complaints · 14.6% service brakes, hydraulic 1992 234 complaints · 19.2% exterior lighting 1993 559 complaints · 34.7% engine and engine cooling 1994 426 complaints · 23.9% power train 1996 295 complaints · 23.1% engine and engine cooling 1997 228 complaints · 25.0% engine and engine cooling