1993 Ford Thunderbird Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles.
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 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“I've noticed numerous amounts of complaints for the same specific problem that I had and am curious what you plan to do about? Are you waiting for someone to get hut? I suggest you recall faulty parts on a vehicle and this seems to be a big problem. No safety defect mentioned in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #726220, filed 2000-07“While driving in normal traffic the engine check light came on, and temperature gauge went up, consumer had to stop 10 times for water. The head gasket blew soon after. Other Ford models have had their engines recalled, but this vehicle is not included. Consumer also complains that the oil pressure gauge is not effective, it doesn't give the owner sufficient information regarding the level of pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #858852, filed 2000-03“Vehicle stalls/overheats, engine check light comes on. Dealer will not repair at consumers cost because recall that was found for the problem was towards a later model. The head gasket is blown. Heavy white smoke comes from exhaust pipe and vehicle overheats.”
NHTSA complaint #872600, filed 2000-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 4% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
171 complaintsExterior lighting
119 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSeat belts
29 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 30, 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