Component Record

Ford Thunderbird 1992 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

26 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V159000Reported September 22, 1997 - 125,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 125,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Lighting43 Brakes35 Engine29 Electrical System28 Seat Belts18 Power Train10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.