1996 Ford Thunderbird fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer noticed the fuel line was leaking gas. An independent shop replaced the fuel rail. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *jb”
filed Dec 16, 2003
“Plastic fuel pressure line from the fuel tank to the hard line ruptured from rubbing the floor pan. Also found the hard line chafing on the inboard side of the rocker panel where it changes direction to the fuel tank. *la”
filed Oct 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 15 | 4% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 23 | 13% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 5 | 4% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 6 | 5% |
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.