1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
The 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingbrake Lights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONNECTOR BURNED AND BLEW THE BULB. PH
CONSUME RHAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICALWIRES WHICH CASED HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL NOT TO WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
CONSUME RHAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICALWIRES WHICH CASED HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL NOT TO WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
WHEN DECLINING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED IT CAUSED VEHICLE TO INCREASE ITS SPEED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT IT WAS NORMAL. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD THUNDERBIRD
- 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 559 complaints
- 1994 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 426 complaints
- 1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 353 complaints
- 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 295 complaints
- 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 228 complaints
- 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD (current)
- 1999 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 2 complaints
- 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 116 complaints
- 2003 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 48 complaints
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