no report yet
Headlights: switch
Risk. DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1992 Ford ThunderbirdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 184 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2012. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 Ford Thunderbird has problems
184 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
40Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
27Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
24Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
23Fuel system, gasoline
18Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
6Vehicle speed control
4Structure
2712 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 40 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 9 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 24 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 23 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 18 | 2 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 27 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1992 Ford Thunderbird recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTS IN DAMPNESS AND FUEL ODOR, AND IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1992 vs. every other Thunderbird year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Thunderbird median. How we score
'67'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1992 Ford Thunderbird safety ratings
1992 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR FUEL LINE INTERFERENCELed to recall 97V-159
- HEADLIGHT SWITCHLed to recall 99V-275
- THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHINGNo recall
- FUEL LINE JUMPERLed to recall 97V-159
- HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKERLed to recall 98V-009
In owners' words
What Thunderbird owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD. IN APRIL OF 2000, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED AT THAT TIME BECAUSE THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE HEADLIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF AND TWO PARTS…
CONSUMER' S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALLS 96V071000 AND 99V27500 CONCERNING IGNITION SYSTEM AND HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH
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