Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems by year
290 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 17 Thunderbird model years. The most reported year is 1990 with 38 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 5 | 19% | — | |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% | — | |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% | — | |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 21 | 23% | 44,350 mi | |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 8 | 3% | — | |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 15 | 6% | — | |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 24 | 8% | — | |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 37 | 9% | — | |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 27 | 15% | — | |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 13 | 12% | — | |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 38 | 27% | — | |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 22 | 18% | — | |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 29 | 32% | — | |
| 1987 Thunderbird | 24 | 39% | — | |
| 1986 Thunderbird | 5 | 22% | — | |
| 1984 Thunderbird | 10 | 38% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.