KnownCarProblemsFord Thunderbird Problems by Year
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Thunderbird since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2002, 2004, 2003. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Thunderbird problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 27 | Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 34 | Engine | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 33 | Engine | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 93 | Engine | 1 | 4 |
3 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Thunderbird
- What years of the Ford Thunderbird have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2002 (93), 2004 (34), 2003 (33).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Thunderbird?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (65), electrical (34), speed control (28).
- Which Ford Thunderbird years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2005 (27), 2003 (33), 2004 (34). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.