1984 Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1984 Ford Thunderbird — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at 40mph vehicle would stall out without warning. Has happened while making turns onto and off on/off ramps. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of stalling. Took vehicle to independent mechanic & was informed that cause was the ignition switch module & had it replaced.*ak”
filed Oct 11, 2000
“Since I bought this car I have had dozens of stalling incedents both while driving and at stop lights.I have had it at ford dealerships and they tell me they can't find the problem. Sawgrass ford in florida told me that they don't know what the problem is I'm having and the gave me an estimate of…”
filed Sep 26, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
96246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 1996
Electrical System problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 21 | 23% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 15 | 6% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 24 | 8% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 37 | 9% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 27 | 15% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 38 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1984 Ford Thunderbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.