1989 Ford Thunderbird Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%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 4 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 3% 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.
“Dunlop gt qualifier, DOT#dbbfa13047 p215/65r15; tread separated at middle of tread right front at 70 MPH, causing damage. Dunlop has been notified. Two tires have experienced tread separation, replacement tires had less than 30000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #896180, filed 2001-09“Dunlop, g t qualifier, p215/65r15, DOT#dbbfa13047; left rear tire separated on side of tread. Dunlop was notified. Another tire had experienced tread separation prior to this, replacement tires had less than 30000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #896281, filed 2001-09“While driving noticed rocking movement in vehicle due to tread separation on front passenger's tire and rear driver's tire. Tire size p20570r15. Please give any further details. Michelin p205/70/r/15”
NHTSA complaint #867473, filed 2000-08“Two of the michelin xh4 as ws 205 70 r15 tires on the vehicle experienced tread separation and were replaced, later the two of the four that were replaced experienced separation also.”
NHTSA complaint #558379, filed 2000-12Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 16 | 9% |
| 1996 | 13 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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