Electrical system

Ford Thunderbird Electrical problems by year

0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Thunderbird's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

'60 '65 '67 '70 '71 '72 0'73 '74 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '02 '04 '05

Year	Electrical complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
1993	0	0	0	1
1992	0	0	0	1
1991	0	0	0	1
1990	0	0	0	2
1989	0	0	0	1
1988	0	0	0	1
1973	0	0	0	1

Electrical recalls

Electrical system: ignition

96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles affected

The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

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Electrical system: cables

90V026000Feb 12, 199072 vehicles affected

Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.

Covers1990 Ford Thunderbird +1 more

Electrical system: starter assembly

73V177000Aug 28, 197341,462 vehicles affected

Covers1973 Ford Thunderbird +1 more

Latest Thunderbird electrical complaints

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data