What are the worst Ford Thunderbird years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Ford Thunderbird years are 1993, 1994 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2003, 2004, 2005.

Ford Thunderbird: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1993, 1994

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2003, 2004, 2005

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2005solid year27 complaints · 1 recalls 2004solid year34 complaints · 1 recalls 2003solid year33 complaints · 0 recalls 200293 complaints · 2 recalls 1997169 complaints · 2 recalls 1996233 complaints · 4 recalls 1995261 complaints · 1 recalls 1994worst year300 complaints · 1 recalls 1993worst year423 complaints · 4 recalls 1992184 complaints · 4 recalls 1991112 complaints · 4 recalls 1990140 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.