1992 Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1992 ford thunderbird recalled for replacement of ignition switch a few years back (nhtsa action number: ea95002). Defective switch was replaced with exact same part that was recalled and failed again within one year with two halves of unit again coming apart. I have just replaced for the fifth…”
filed Sep 15, 2010
“Consumer' s vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in nhtsa recalls 96v071000 and 99v27500 concerning ignition system and headlights. The dealership indicated consumer's vehicle not included in the recall due to vin. *ak *nm”
filed Sep 21, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
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% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 38 | 27% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 22 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 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.