Defect
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
1992 Ford Thunderbird electrical system problems
The 1992 Ford Thunderbird has 28 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
Related recalls
What owners report
“96V071000; RECALL WORK WAS DONE BY KOONS FORD, FALLS CHURCH, VA. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE STEERING COLUMN WIRES MELTED AND SMOLDERED, THE CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE WORK DONE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. CURRENTLY THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1992 Ford Thunderbird have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Are there recalls for the 1992 Ford Thunderbird electrical system?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 96V071000.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.