1990 Ford Thunderbird Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 140 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 steering of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 140 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.
“Modual first failed sep 00. Car lost power steering and brakes at 60 MPH. Car was parked from sep 00 to 26 july 01 while Ford got part. New moduel was installed 26 july 01 and failed 8 aug 01 again at 60 MPH without power steering or brakes. Ford dealer is now looking for a new one. Part was listed at $100.00 at time of sep 00 failure. Modual obtained in jul 01 that failed in aug 01 cost $306.00”
NHTSA complaint #750455, filed 2001-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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