1998 Ford Thunderbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbird years
- Not enough data 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Ford Thunderbird. That ranks 8th out of 9 Thunderbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Ford Thunderbird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Ford Thunderbird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Ford Thunderbird.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Connector burned and blew the bulb. Ph
Consume rhad problems with electricalwires which cased headlights and turn signal not to work. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
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. *ak
Other Ford Thunderbird years
← 1997 Thunderbird · 1999 Thunderbird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 Thunderbird | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 169 | 0 |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 233 | 2 |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 261 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Thunderbird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Ford Thunderbird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thunderbird model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.