1995 Ford Thunderbird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 261 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.
“The fuel line was on the wheel well which caused it to rub from normal driving and wearout the hose, causing a fuel leak, the team manager who wrote up the work order said taht this gasoline smell sounds like a recall on thunderbirds that they experience a few year ago , but checked the records the vehicle was not part of the recall.yd”
NHTSA complaint #563178, filed 2001-09“Fuel line rubbed against body of vehicle and caused a hole. Gas leaked inside of passenger's cab causing fumes. Dealer replaced fuel line, and service technician stated it was a design flaw. Part no. F4sz-9s278-a.”
NHTSA complaint #898410, filed 2001-10“On two occasions in heavy traffic vehicle suddenly lurched forward. Dealer was notified. Engine roars, consumer would tap the accelerator and would go to the floor, feels as if vehicle is put in neutral. Dealer replaced transmission gear shift switch assembly. Check engine light came on intermittently. Dealer replace 2 o2 sensors and maf sensor. Vehicle pulls to right. Wheel alignment performed. Steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes. Prformed front disc/ rear drum brake service. Replaced front rotors after brake job due to pulsation. Steering column had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #8004997, filed 2002-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 16 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
94 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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