CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Ford Thunderbird has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 423 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (194 reports).
1993 Ford Thunderbird recalls
Most common 1993 Ford Thunderbird problems
Problem areas named in the 423 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 194 |
| Exterior Lighting | 142 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Structure | 11 |
What owners report
NEVER GOT A NOTICE OF RECALL FOR THE FAULTY ENGINE HEAD GASKET ON A FORD THUNDERBIRD 1993 MODEL.. I HAVE CHECKED WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HE NEVER GOT A LETTER TELLING OF THE FAULTY HEAD GASKET AND THAT THE 3.8 V6 ENGINE WAS BEING RECALLED TO REPLACE IT, THE CAR HAS 98 THOUSAND ORIGINAL MILES. AND I BOUGHT THE CAR USED.. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF I CAN GET THE HEAD GASKET STILL REPLACE UNDER FORD WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE IT STARTED OVERHEATING
THE AUTOMATIC SEATBELT THAT IS LOCATED AROUND THE TOP OF THE WINDOW FAILED TO MOVE BACK TO THE SAFE DRIVING POSITION. (DRIVERS SIDE). *TR
THIS IS THE RECALL. MY CAR DID EXACTLY THIS. MY CAR IS A 93 THUNDERBIRD SUPER COUPE WITH FACTORY FOG LIGHTS AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR IS BURNT AND NEEDS REPLACED. HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER FLICKERING. RECALLS FOR THE 1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL & LIGHTS: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V275000 DATES MANUFACTURED: 06/1991 TO 09/1993 NUMBER OF VEHICLES AFFECTED: 164,731 MODEL YEARS AFFECTED: 1992, 1993 DATE OWNER NOTIFIED: 11/1999 DEFECT SUMMARY: 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 BREA
1993 FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH HEADLIGHTS THAT FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAILURE STARTS WITH FLICKERING AND BLINKING CAUSING LOSS OF VISIBILITY. *TR
PASSIVE RESTRAIN SHOULDER HARNESS, DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
1993 Ford Thunderbird questions
Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford Thunderbird: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Electrical System:Ignition. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?
Based on 423 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (194), Exterior Lighting (142), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (39).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.