Ford Thunderbird engine problems by year
32 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 6 Thunderbird model years. The most reported year is 2002 with 12 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 4 | 15% | — | |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 7 | 21% | — | |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 7 | 21% | — | |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 12 | 13% | 34,000 mi | |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 1 | 0% | — | |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 1 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.