1999 Ford Thunderbird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbird years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Thunderbird. That ranks 9th out of 9 Thunderbird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Thunderbird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
While applying the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver the problem can not be duplicate. Please fill in additional information. *nm
Consumer states when put the vehicle in reverse upon releasing the brake the vehicle surged backwards at high speed causing injuries. Ts
Other Ford Thunderbird years
← 1998 Thunderbird · 2002 Thunderbird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 93 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Thunderbird | 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 1999 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Thunderbird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.