1990 Ford Taurus vs 1990 Ford Thunderbird
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 | 1990 Ford Taurus | 1990 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 381 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 35 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 25 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 78 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 38 |
| Structure | 68 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 34 |
| Steering | 51 | 3 |
| Power Train | 42 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 17 |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
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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.