MYRModel Year Report

1998 Ford Thunderbird

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1998 Ford Thunderbird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:51:38.523Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1996: 233 complaints 1997: 169 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 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 1994 1995: 261 complaints 1996: 233 complaints 1996 1997: 169 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 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 1996: 233 complaints 1996 1997: 169 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 3 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2002: 93 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 34 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

1998: 3 complaints

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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

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

Show complaint excerpts

Consume rhad problems with electricalwires which cased headlights and turn signal not to work. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-05

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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When declining with cruise control engaged it caused vehicle to increase its speed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was normal. Please feel free to provide any further details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-09

Exterior lighting

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing brake lights.

Show complaint excerpts

Connector burned and blew the bulb. Ph

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-07

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Ford Thunderbird — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Ford Thunderbird reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Thunderbird?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Ford Thunderbird have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.