1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

426

Owner Complaints

27 Crashes 12 Fires 4 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

The 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD has received a total of 426 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (66 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (40 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (21 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, potentially affecting up to 16,270 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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Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

426 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 66
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 40
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 18
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 17 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 17
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 14 10 Crashes 1 Fire 15 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 6
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5 3 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Tires
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2 2 Fires 4 Deaths
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10929563 | AIR BAGS | | 80,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND BLINKED A "13" CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING WAS FAULTY. THE PART (PART NUMBER: F4SZ14A664A) WAS DISCONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
#10352686 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 197,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL HE COASTED ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. UPON EXAMINATION, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO RUBBER COATING OVER THE STEEL BRAKE LINES WHICH LED TO SEVERE RUSTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 197,000.
#10352611 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 197,000 miles
1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND LEAKING, AREA NEXT TO BRAKE LINES ARE NOT RUSTED. BRAKE LINES PRONE TO RUST. ALL BRAKE LINES NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
#10352615 | SUSPENSION | | 180,000 miles
FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR
#10352615 | SUSPENSION:FRONT | | 180,000 miles
FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE,, FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKEN NEAR BASE OF SPRING. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

Ford Motor Company has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

12098 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

SOME VEHICLES WITH NON-FUNCTIONAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY REQUIRE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJS

BC1023897230 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE EXHIBITS A PULL WHILE BRAKING, FOLLOW PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN 06-00-4 & PINPOINT TEST "A" ON 06-00-5 OF THE 1997 SERVICE MANUAL. *JD

9592 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

9583 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A DELAYED/SOFT/SLOW CONCERN MAY OCCUR DURING THE 1-2 UPSHIFT AND A HESITATION OR SAG DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT. *TW

BC8899950401 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

UNKNOWN

BC3061950301 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EXHIBIT A HIGH PITCHED WHISTLE/WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TW

94223 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

TICKING NOISE FROM FUEL INJECTORS AT IDLE. *TW

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD

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

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