1987 Ford Thunderbird vs 1987 Mercury Cougar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 22 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
1987 Ford Thunderbird
1987 Mercury Cougar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.