1990 Ford Thunderbird Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,890 miles.
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.
“Tire failure of a firestone fr410, p215/70r15 97s, DOT hyme 41a 159. No road hazard. Rf tire exploded. 32-35 PSI checked 7 days prior. Firestone investigation claims puncture caused failure. Puncture occurred from tire material when stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #10075303, filed 2004-06, 144,780 milesTires: 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 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 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 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