1995 Ford Thunderbird vs 1997 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 | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 261 | 169 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 107 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 71,084 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 92 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 54 |
| Power Train | 41 | 17 |
| Suspension | 8 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 6 |
| Steering | 13 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 11 |
| Tires | 6 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 18 |
| Overheating | 13 | 13 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
1995 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.