Ford THUNDERBIRD electrical problems
70 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
1,586 owner complaints analyzed
50 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1960 to 2005 model years. Data snapshot: . 317 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
70 of 1,586 complaints match this topic (4.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10012139 · 2003-03-20 (March 20, 2003)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *NLM THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER BUT WOULDN'T START. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP AND DRIVEN HOME, IT SEEMED FINE, BUT WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED SMOKE ON THE INSIDE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE DASH. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10012139 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504284 · 1996-05-01 (May 1, 1996)
WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504284 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 800424 · 1996-08-02 (August 2, 1996)
VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR A PERIOD OF 5 HOURS, UNDER THE DASH FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983885 · 1996-05-01 (May 1, 1996)
DASHBOARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE, MELTING THE DASHBOARD AREA. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983912 · 1996-05-01 (May 1, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, NEED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983912 at NHTSA ↗