1988 Ford Thunderbird Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the lever is used to recline the driver's seatback, it cannot be repositioned. Also, headlights would fog up & have very little projection, even with high beams on. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #851683, filed 1999-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird
29 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology