1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Thunderbird 3.8 i V6 (141 Hp)
Thunderbird 3.8i V6 Super (234 Hp)
Thunderbird 4.6i V8 (208 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Intake manifold failure
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2. Brake issues (warped rotors, failure, locked up, grinding)
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3. Transmission failure
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4. Airbag problems (failure to deploy)
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5. Head gasket failure
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6. Electrical wiring issues (shorting, causing fires)
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7. Steering wheel vibration/shaking
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8. Third brake light assembly melting
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9. Fuel system issues (leaks, ruptured lines)
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10. Bad tires (tread separation, faulty)
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11. Coolant system leaks
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12. Climate control blower issues
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13. Power window failures
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14. Engine issues (blown, loss of power)
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15. Air conditioning compressor failure
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16. Gas leaks
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17. Accelerator cable break
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18. Door latch problems
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19. Horn and cruise control switch failures
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20. Vehicle acceleration issues
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21. Steering problems (loss of power steering, drifting)
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22. Seat belt malfunctions
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23. Odometer failure
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24. Oil pump failure
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25. Power steering problems
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26. Brake light failure
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27. Fuel pump issues
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28. Airbag failure to deploy
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29. Headlight issues (cloudy film, failure, lense discoloration)
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30. Vehicle stalling
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31. Theft related transmission interlock problems
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32. Rack and pinion steering issues
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