1987 Ford Thunderbird vs 1987 Pontiac Grand AM
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 1 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Pontiac Grand AM |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 4 |
| Power Train | 1 | 3 |
1987 Ford Thunderbird
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.