1989 Ford Thunderbird Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While driving vehicle the headlight switch becomes hot and causes the headlights to flicker on and off. This happens when using the high or low position. Switch has been replaced by owner. Mechanics at dealership stated that this is a common problem with other Ford vechicles.”
NHTSA complaint #810282, filed 1997-04Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 119 | 28% |
| 1992 | 40 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 7 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 11 | 12% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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