1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

130

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 14 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

The 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (12 complaints), Seat Belts (8 complaints), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD, potentially affecting up to 8,048,070 vehicles.

Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 96V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 7,900,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

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Recall 91V048000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 6,800 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Consequence: IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

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Recall 91V076000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 125,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.

Consequence: CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Remedy: APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 12
Seat Belts
Complaints: 8
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 6 4 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10724856 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 175,000 miles
LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST ON SUPER COUPE. PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS. BOTH BRAKE AND ABS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATING. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILING TO SIGNAL PUMP TO CHARGE SYSTEM OR ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND THUS 24 YEARS OLD.
#10234763 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | | 80,000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR
#10098259 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | | 15,000 miles
DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH OFF AND ON REPEATEDLY. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS 2 YEARS OLD, SECOND FAILURE IN THE LAST YEAR. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57,000 MILES. 1991 SUPERCOUPE MODEL HAS FOGLAMPS AS DO THE 1992 AND LATER THUNDERBIRD MODELS FOR WHICH A RECALL EXISTS.*AK
#10098261 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | | 40,000 miles
PLASTIC BUSHINGS IN BOTH ENDS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER TIE-ROD COMPONENT HAVE WORN. CAUSES WIPERS TO MOVE LESS, SKIP, AND LOSE ABILITY TO CLEAR ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. TIE-ROD MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM MOTOR END OR FROM WIPER END. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57000 MILES.*AK
#10088583 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 FORD THUNDERBIRD

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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