1997 Ford Thunderbird Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird, 1% of the 169 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.
“While driving at 5-10 MPH in a parking lot consumer was making a left hand turn when front passenger side wheel fell off. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #8015976, filed 2002-08“Vehicle was going 20mph and the consumer lost control. Front passenger wheel bent, and ball joint came apart, dealer and manufacturer will be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #895663, filed 2001-09Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird
54 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsTires
16 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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