1993 Ford Thunderbird Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 119about this part
- Share
- 28%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 119 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 28% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“This is the recall. My car did exactly this. My car is a 93 Thunderbird super coupe with factory fog lights and the wiring harness connector is burnt and needs replaced. Headlights went out after flickering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10327593, filed 2010-04, 96,000 miles“While driving at night, headlights suddenly went out. Smoke began to come from the steering column near the signal light. Consumer pulled over, then smoke cleared, but the driver had to hold the high beam switch while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10061601, filed 2004-04, 112,000 miles“Ford motor company recall notice 99s30 was accomplished on 12/27/1999 at varsity Ford to repair faulty headlight switch possibility. Failure occurred last week as described in the recall bulletin. The Ford fix in 1999 did not work and the failure occurred during a critical time of driving. This could have been a catasrophe and I want Ford to fix this permanently and cover the cost of my repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #757964, filed 2002-02“Prior to april 8th of 1999 the reaccurance has happened frequently headlamps flickerin g when the fog lamps were in use . Two prior times I changed out the headlamp switch and it would seem to work ok for a while finally I proceded to take the vehicle to the dealer to have this situation resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #741581, filed 2001-02“Took car in to have a recall on a head lamp switch fixed. Told them car seems to have a hesitation when taking off after a complete stop. They told me it had to have the iac censor replaced. Had that done at a cost of 363.00. They also put in a new thermostat, sid engine wasn't getting hot enough? 2 days later car still hesitated and over heated. Was told head gasket needed to be replaced. Had that fixed 900.00. They also told me I should have the timing cover replaced because it has a possible crack? Took to an independent auto shop had them take a look, they said it looked fine?”
NHTSA complaint #721471, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 99V275000Oct 12, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by…Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1992–1993, Mercury Cougar 1992–1993
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 119 | 28% |
| 1992 | 40 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 7 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 11 | 12% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
171 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSeat belts
29 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
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