1989 Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at any rate of speed vehicle will completely shutdown without warning, due to a malfunction within the ignition module. *ak the vehicle does not restart at all now. *yh”
filed Oct 11, 2000
“While driving at about 20 mph, consumer heard horns blowing. Consumer pulled over, and opened hood, and noticed flames. *ak”
filed Sep 27, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Electrical System problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 21 | 23% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 24 | 8% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 37 | 9% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 27 | 15% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 38 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.