1992 Ford Thunderbird vs 1994 Ford Thunderbird
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 184 | 300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 95 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 92 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 75 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 27 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 40 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1992 Ford Thunderbird
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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.