- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1993 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1993 Ford Thunderbird recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
- The risk
- Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and west virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.
- The risk
- This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.
- The problem
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- The risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1993 Ford Aerostar | 379 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Crown Victoria | 193 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Bronco | 46 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Club Wagon | 12 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1993 Ford E-450 | 4 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Aeromax | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Contour | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1993 Ford Bronco II | 2 | 0 | A | 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 1993 Ford Thunderbird
Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1993 Ford Thunderbird: exterior lighting (April 2009); switch (October 1999); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1997); ignition (April 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1993 Ford Thunderbird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1993 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 1993 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