1992 Ford Thunderbird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 14%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,760miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 14% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,760 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Filled vehicle with fuel & drove home. Parked vehicle in garage. Noticed an odor of gasoline. Checked vehicle & discovered a leak underneath vehicle. Took vehicle to mechanic & the gaskets were replaced, twice. The problem still exists. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic would not check unless a diagnostic test was done.”
NHTSA complaint #854623, filed 2000-01“Recalls 97s84/ 97v159000 were received on 5/97, and dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The dealer has not responded to consumerr's call/request for remedy of recall. Last time comsumer tried to contact dealer was in 10//97.”
NHTSA complaint #827317, filed 1998-08“See campaign id 97v159000. Campaign describes exact problem encountered, but does not apply to my specific car. Problem: nylon fuel line at gas tank chafed to create fuel leak.”
NHTSA complaint #716604, filed 1999-12“Gas line goes over rear axle & doesn't have rubber padding. Hole was created by rubbing, causing fuel leak which blows back onto tailpipe & muffler. Took to garage & then dealer & nothing was done.”
NHTSA complaint #815139, filed 1997-08“In the u.s. Military stationed in europe. Fuel pump and relay malfunctioned. While installing new fuel pump and relay, the Ford technician found the wiring harness providing current to the pump was improperly installed or was a faulty design. It had chaffed through the harness casing exposing the charred and melted wires inside. Subsequent chaffing of inner wires caused a short in the circuit and melting of the wires themselves. Due to the proximity of the short, an explosion could occur if fuel vapors are present. The technician was surprised it had not exploded. …”
NHTSA complaint #718052, filed 2000-01Related recalls
- 97V159000Sep 22, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois…Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1992–1993, Mercury Cougar 1992–1993
Fuel 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 1992 Ford Thunderbird
40 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
27 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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