1989 Ford Thunderbird vehicle speed control problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car accelerated when brake pedal was fully depressed to floor...smashed into corner of house, damaging brickwork and front, right corner of the car. Vehicle is inoperable but not yet towed due to financial restrictions (unable to attach photos...please provide email address where I can send photos.)”
filed Nov 7, 2016
“Cruise control was set on 65 mph. Without prior warning the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a speed of almost 85 mph and the brakes would not function. The driver turned the vehicle off, while in motion, and pulled over to the shoulder. There were no injuries or fatalities. The consumer had the…”
filed Sep 11, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 9 | 26% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 11 | 12% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 11 | 7% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 14 | 3% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 17 | 12% |
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.