1996 Ford Thunderbird equipment problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford thunderbird. While driving approximately 25 mph with the air conditioner activated the fan blower stopped functioning. The contact stated the failure also occurred when the heat or defroster was activated. The functions would also operate erratically causing the fan…”
filed May 10, 2011
“When turning on the air condition and setting the blower on high, the a/c would not turn off. Dealer is aware of the problem. Please provide any further information. Mr”
filed Nov 1, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
02208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 14, 2002
Equipment problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Thunderbird | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 Thunderbird | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 Thunderbird | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.