CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Ford Thunderbird has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 13 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19 reports).
1991 Ford Thunderbird recalls
Most common 1991 Ford Thunderbird problems
Problem areas named in the 112 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 17 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Equipment | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
What owners report
LOSS OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST ON SUPER COUPE. PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS. BOTH BRAKE AND ABS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATING. TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATES BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH FAILING TO SIGNAL PUMP TO CHARGE SYSTEM OR ACCUMULATOR HAS FAILED. MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND THUS 24 YEARS OLD.
CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. *TR
PLASTIC BUSHINGS IN BOTH ENDS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER TIE-ROD COMPONENT HAVE WORN. CAUSES WIPERS TO MOVE LESS, SKIP, AND LOSE ABILITY TO CLEAR ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. TIE-ROD MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM MOTOR END OR FROM WIPER END. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57000 MILES.*AK
DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO FLASH OFF AND ON REPEATEDLY. FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS 2 YEARS OLD, SECOND FAILURE IN THE LAST YEAR. CAR HAS LESS THAN 57,000 MILES. 1991 SUPERCOUPE MODEL HAS FOGLAMPS AS DO THE 1992 AND LATER THUNDERBIRD MODELS FOR WHICH A RECALL EXISTS.*AK
3.8L V6 ENGINE OVER-HEATED DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE IN #4 CYLINDER. BOTH HEADS WERE REWORKED AND GASKETS REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR ENGINE STARTED STALLING. IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS THEN REPLACED. NOW THERE IS A FLUCTUATION IN OIL PRESSURE. PRIOR TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE, POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED.*AK
1991 Ford Thunderbird questions
Does the 1991 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford Thunderbird: Electrical System:Ignition; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (19), Seat Belts (17), Electrical System (15).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Ford Thunderbird has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.