1991 Ford Thunderbird fuel system, gasoline problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This auto was a late build thunderbird 5-91 it has some 92 thunderbird systems including recalled fuel lines of the 1992 thunderbird. *ak”
filed Jul 6, 2001
“When gas tank is filled up and sits over night there is a strong odor of gasoline coming from the tank. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Consumer reports has an article that deals with problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak”
filed Dec 15, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt
99129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 14, 1999
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 11 | 7% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 15 | 4% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 23 | 13% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 6 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.