1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission problems
The 1996 Ford Thunderbird has 22 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
22
Transmission complaints
7%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE PUMPING GAS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. AFTER A FEW SECONDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, CONSUMER RAN BEHIND CAR JUMPED INTO DRIVER'S SIDE AND BEGAN TRYING TO APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A LIGHT POLE. *AK”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Ford Thunderbird have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1996 Ford Thunderbird transmission — 7% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.