1993 Ford Thunderbird Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 3% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“I have nothing but problems with this pile of junk. First the headlights, took it in on recall but the headlights still go out also adding to me not being able to see and almost killing my daughter and myself, is the heater core went out all over the floor causing us to breath antifreeze mist and getting sick ,and causes the windows to steam up, because I had to undo the hoses , so the car would stop over heating , because I cant afford $700 dollars to get it fixed so now we are also freezing to death along with the breaks not working and the car dying at stop lights and when taking turns or…”
NHTSA complaint #736513, filed 2000-11“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“This 93 Thunderbird has a lot of problems . Leaks in body (when new 12mi) door hinges , seatbelts, seat covers rip out, fog lamps and switch recall, can't keep breaks and rotors on front, windshild wipers broke (when new) had to have new tie rod ends replaced , at about 40.000 mi. The struts were bad from the first day never could get them fixed. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #735368, filed 2000-10“Headlights failed due to a bad electrical switch, resulting in poor visibility. Also, windshield wipers short out while driving, and smoke appeared to be coming from ignition switch area. Dealer contacted and faulty parts were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #841906, filed 1999-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 20 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 3% |
| 1993 | 14 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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