1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp)
Thunderbird 3.8i V6 Super (234 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Brake-related problems:
- ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle to lose control
- ABS braking system complete failure due to master cylinder failure
- ABS control module/relay failed causing brake failure
- ABS control unit went out, brake pedal went to the floor
- ABS system went out, brakes inoperable
- Brakes overheated
- Chronic problem with squealing front disc brakes
- Front brake rotors warped, causing shimmies when braking
- Rotors were replaced three times, pads replaced four times
- Vehicle caught on fire due to failure of ABS system
- Dangerous and claimed unreparable brake system
- ABS brakes failed, causing vehicle to lose control
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2. Seatbelt-related problems:
- Automatic seat belt sticks in the forward position
- Automatic shoulder belt fails to cycle, stopping/hanging with motor running
- Passenger side seat belt does not latch properly
- Front seatbelts do not latch properly, buckle sticks
- Driver side automatic shoulder belt locked into place, did not release
- Automatic seat belt sticks in the forward position
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3. Ignition-related problems:
- Ignition problem causing engine not to start when seat belt does not work
- Electrical short in ignition switch causing engine not to start
- Ignition fail to shut vehicle off
- Vehicle fire due to ignition failure
- Ignition problem causing engine not to start when seat belt does not work
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4. Transmission-related problems:
- Transmission failed several times
- Transmission failure due to slipping
- Transmission failure due to faulty grommet
- Transmission failed several times
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5. Electrical system-related problems:
- Electrical short under the dash causing fire
- Smoke from steering column due to electrical short
- Electrical short in alternator causing vehicle fire
- Electrical failure causing altnerator fire
- Electrical short in the ignition switch causing vehicle fire
- Electrical short caused by the ignition switch leading to vehicle fire
- Electrical short under the dash causing fire
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6. Other mechanical issues:
- Head gasket problem causing water loss
- Vehicle uses extreme amounts of gas, unable to fill tank due to condition
- Swich short caused safety features to fault
- Computer panel inaccurate
- Gas pedal becomes stuck, decreases steering and braking control
- Head gasket problem causing water loss
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7. Other safety-related problems:
- Airbag did not inflate during collision
- Vehicle fire caused by ignition switch
- Vehicle theft issue related to police report
- Vehicle accelerator stuck, causing loss of control
- Vehicle headlight flickers on and off without warning
- Vehicle stolen, requesting assistance for recall process
- Airbag did not inflate during collision
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774