1992 Ford Thunderbird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 16%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 16% of the 184 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the consumer tried to stop the vehicle both front and rear brakes would not grab at all, took the vehicle to the dealer and dealer told consumer the brakes had catastrophically failed. The consumer called Ford factory representative and told them about the problem and admitted it was a design defect. The consumer stated that he had repeated problem with the ABS system.”
NHTSA complaint #563998, filed 2002-01“The doors have been a problem for quite a few years, they seem to be too heavy for the hinges as they sag and require us to lift the door to get them to shut. The front seat automatic seat belts don't work properly at all as they do not know when to retract and passenger side stays at bottom of track and shutters all the time. The parking brake pedal does not stay elevated, which causes the in-dash brake light to come on during operation.”
NHTSA complaint #738609, filed 2001-01“Ongoing problem with brake warning light and ABS sensor light coming on simultaneously and intermittently, and indicating complete brake failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #861864, filed 2000-05“Brakes: brakes has been replaced three times within three years. Brakes vibrate and wear out within a year. Had new brake pads installed and rotors turned. Also vehicle caught fire on the left side 3-2-97. Probable cause electrical. Recall 96v071.”
NHTSA complaint #809553, filed 1997-03“3rd set of front rotors/pads installed, after 20000 rotors warped. Bad design...front rotor/calipers are too small for this car, and cause rotors to warp.”
NHTSA complaint #765710, filed 2002-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 5 | 15% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 22 | 13% |
| 1996 | 46 | 20% |
| 1995 | 94 | 36% |
| 1994 | 76 | 25% |
| 1993 | 34 | 8% |
| 1992 | 29 | 16% |
| 1991 | 19 | 17% |
| 1990 | 34 | 24% |
| 1989 | 23 | 19% |
| 1988 | 8 | 9% |
| 1987 | 5 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 14% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird
40 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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