SuspensionPart report
1988 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%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 1 complaints about the suspension of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1% of the 92 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 18 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford Thunderbird
Electrical system
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 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
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 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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.
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