1991 Ford Thunderbird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 9% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“When gas tank is filled up and sits over night there is a strong odor of gasoline coming from the tank. Dealer is not aware of the problem. Consumer reports has an article that deals with problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832281, filed 1998-12“Upon filling vehicle with gas owner noticed a strong odor of fuel, he stated that the ring seal around fuel pump was bad and also the electrical connectors around fuel pump had melted away.”
NHTSA complaint #806749, filed 1996-12“Driver traveled two miles, ,parked vehicle, smoke came from underneath and caught on fire. Fire dept. Stated gasoline leakage was the cause of the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #804422, filed 1996-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 16 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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