Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1991 Ford Thunderbird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%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 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 91V048000Mar 18, 1991The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is…Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1991, Mustang 1991, Mercury Grand Marquis 1991 +2 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 16% |
| 1994 | 92 | 31% |
| 1993 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird
Brakes
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSteering
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 31, 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