1995 Ford Thunderbird Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 16%of 261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird, 16% of the 261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the vehicle was in park, the owner went inside of the store but when he returned the vehicle had gone completely across the parking lot and ran into the back of a vehicle. All of this occurred while the vehicle was unattened and in park. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10091465, filed 2004-09, 100,000 miles“Transmission failed on the highway several times. Dealer could not find anything wrong with it when I took it back in for them to check it. I have purchased a used transmission to replace the failed on. I will call you next week and give you yhe name of the dealer that is located in beaumont, texas.”
NHTSA complaint #746316, filed 2001-06“Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. While the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. Consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. Then, made a funny noise. Vehicle had been doing this for a long time. Consumer was told by the mechanic that there was a recall on transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10046346, filed 2003-11“Failure of manufactures installed soft bushing, causing premature wear, seal leak, with pressure loss and loss of torque. Without torque you lose drive power that could have caused an accident in slow or fast moving traffic that could have killed or injured my family members or others.”
NHTSA complaint #742195, filed 2001-03“Car would vibrate when changing gears or trying to change gears, particularly from 3rd-4th gears. Vibrated violently at high speed when excelerating for decelerating. Braking at high speed caused the car front to shake and steering wheel to vibrate cause the car to uncontrollable. Sudden braking caused the car to pull strongly to the right. Failure of the engine cooling fan module caused the fan not to shut off when ingnition was turned off.”
NHTSA complaint #725221, filed 2000-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 | 21 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 16% |
| 1994 | 92 | 31% |
| 1993 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Thunderbird
94 complaintsEngine cooling
49 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 complaintsFuel system
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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