1998 Ford ThunderbirdProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Thunderbird, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Ford Thunderbird has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Ford Thunderbird recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What Thunderbird owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUME RHAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICALWIRES WHICH CASED HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL NOT TO WORK. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
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