The left rear tire blew causing the fender skirt to come off and strike a following vehicle (ohio traffic crash report).(No make/model of the tire provided) *mjs
Vehicle safety record
1965 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1965 Ford Thunderbird with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
#3 most complained-about 1965 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1965 Ford Thunderbird problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Ford Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years1965 Ford Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Ford Thunderbird | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1965 Ford Mustang | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1965 Ford Thunderbird
Does the 1965 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1965 Ford Thunderbird right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1965 Ford Thunderbird?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1965 Ford Thunderbird had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 7, 2000 and the latest on December 7, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1965 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford Thunderbird year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
1960 (1), 1965 (1). See every Ford Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 1965 Ford Thunderbird has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data