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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1992 Ford Thunderbird Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 184 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 visibility of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 184 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving consumer noticed something black falling on dash, he stopped/ inspected, and noticed a piece of windshield adhesive had fallen. Adhesive had never hardened,and when cleaning inside of it, consumer got stuck on adhesive. Ford dealer told him up to 36000 miles Ford co. Would take care of this problem, but since this vehicle was over that mileage they would do nothing. Consumer states problem still exists.”

NHTSA complaint #890022, filed 2001-06

“The orginal speedometer was replaced at 7,000 miles, the second one was replaced at 5,000 miles and the third one at 8,000 miles. Please describe further details. The needle will not program past 38 MPH also heater not working properly low heat and also A/C low..”

NHTSA complaint #805023, filed 1996-11

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200313%
200211%
199774%
1996209%
199562%
199483%
1993143%
199242%
199187%
199032%
198932%
198811%
198712%

Other parts of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird

Exterior lighting
40 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Engine cooling
27 complaints
Fuel system
25 complaints
Seat belts
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Thunderbird

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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