1994 Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer had problems with vehicle jerking forward while at stop lights. The vehicle eventually would not start. The vehicle was checked by three certified mechanics. The consumer was informed that the engine head gaskets wore out. Vehicle was repaired. *ak the vehicle also experienced problems…”
filed Oct 17, 2003
“Fire developed from the thunderbird which was sitting in the carport attached to the house, the fire advanced from the car to the house and killed both the consumers wife and her father, consumer believes that fire was due to a defective ignition switch.*yd”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
03181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2003
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% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 37 | 9% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 27 | 15% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 38 | 27% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 22 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.