1994 Ford Thunderbird vs 1994 Lexus LS400
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 | 1994 Ford Thunderbird | 1994 Lexus LS400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 300 | 68 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 26 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Lexus LS400 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 44 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 6 |
| Suspension | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1994 Ford Thunderbird
1994 Lexus LS400
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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.