1993 Ford Thunderbird Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 423 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.
“Head gasket failure at 57,446 miles 3.8l engine engulfed is white smoke. Between 57.446 mile and 58,346 all kinds of electrical problems, e.e. Mirror switch, door locks, odometer, tripometer, window swithches. Third time for door locks. All Ford motor says is they will document the complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #725519, filed 2000-07“Both doors sag they must be lifted to close which is very difficult do to my condition it is also almost impossible to exit from the drivers side without applying a lot of force. Seat belt motor on drivers side is intermittent however shoulder belt is nearly always useless in the unsecured position.”
NHTSA complaint #703226, filed 1999-02“Driving at approximately 20 MPH passenger's side soft brass hinges that hold the door could not hold weight of door, causing the door to open unexpectedly without warning. Dealer will replace hinges. Driver side also had to be be replaced 5 months prior.”
NHTSA complaint #824453, filed 1998-06“Engine failure due to gaskets, replaced multi-function switch several times as well as fuel line, electrical systems malfunction in the power mirrors and the power locks, illumination controls as well as motor in drivers side door<power door>, seatbelts will not engage and signals for seatbelt to be worn , seatbelt alarm will not shut off until this problem is solved.coolent system failure at point of engine failure , decrease in compression and white smoke from hood, levels read very hot!!.”
NHTSA complaint #725366, filed 2000-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 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 complaintsOther or unknown
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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