MYRModel Year Report

1995 Ford Thunderbird

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1995 Ford Thunderbird
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
261
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 26 complaints 1985: 14 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 63 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1989: 125 complaints 1989 1990: 141 complaints 1991: 112 complaints 1992: 186 complaints 1992 1993: 425 complaints 1994: 315 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 233 complaints 1997: 169 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2002: 93 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 34 complaints 2005: 27 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 26 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 63 complaints 1988: 92 complaints 1988 1989: 125 complaints 1990: 141 complaints 1990 1991: 112 complaints 1992: 186 complaints 1992 1993: 425 complaints 1994: 315 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 233 complaints 1997: 169 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2002: 93 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 26 complaints 1984 1985: 14 complaints 1985 1986: 23 complaints 1986 1987: 63 complaints 1987 1988: 92 complaints 1988 1989: 125 complaints 1989 1990: 141 complaints 1990 1991: 112 complaints 1991 1992: 186 complaints 1992 1993: 425 complaints 1993 1994: 315 complaints 1994 1995: 261 complaints 1995 261 1996: 233 complaints 1996 1997: 169 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2002: 93 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

1995: 261 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19810
19820
19833
198426
198514
198623
198763
198892
1989125
1990141
1991112
1992186
1993425
1994315
1995261
1996233
1997169
19983
19992
200293
200333
200434
200527

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

46% · 121 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

20% · 52 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Electric fan motor for radiator cooling fan shorted out, causing it to overheat and cause the plastic shroud to catch on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-13

Noticed smoke pouring out from under the hood---engine cooling fan burned up and it never blew the fuse

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-10

Power train

17% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

CRASHFIRE

Exterior lighting

7% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and back up lights.

Air bags

7% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle hydroplaned on wet road conditions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-28

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

1995 Ford Thunderbird, front end completely totaled - and the air bags on either side did not go off. I called Ford dealer and was given the run around.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-08

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 261 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Ford Thunderbird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 121 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 44 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Ford Thunderbird reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Ford Thunderbird is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Ford Thunderbird?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Ford Thunderbird have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.