1992 Ford Thunderbird power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Head gasket- car began skipping and then white smoke came out of exhuast. I drove it home (3 miles). I pulled the spark plugs and found that the number 3 cylinder plug clean and wet. I did some research and found this to be a common problem with this motor and cylinder. Why won't ford help? I have…”
filed Jul 24, 2002
“Vehicle did not go into drive or reverse. The owner changed the transmission fluid and filter, which is recommended in the owner manual. Vehicle currently will not go into reverse. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak”
filed Feb 17, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Power Train problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 41 | 16% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 92 | 31% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 12 | 3% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.