Defective headlamp circuit breaker causes headlights to flash off and on repeatedly. First failure occurred when car was 2 years old, second failure in the last year. Car has less than 57,000 miles. 1991 supercoupe model has foglamps as do the 1992 and later thunderbird models for which a recall exists.
1991 Ford Thunderbird lights problems
10 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights7
- Headlights: switch2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Thunderbird lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1991 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Headlight failure intermittent operation. Ts
No summary
Headlights flicker at night, making it very hard to see. Consumer is having the same problem as discussed in a manufacturer's recall concerning headlamp switch. However, this vehicle is not included. *ak the head light switch had been replaced twice. The consumer had encountered close calls due to head light failures and indicated the conditon to be dangerous.
After 20-30 minutes of having headlights turned on, they will begin to blink, turn on and off, causing poor visiblity. Consumer feels it is the same defect as stated in recall #99v275000. But this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
No summary
Consumer has experienced problem with intermittent brake failure. When brakes applied vehicle would keep on going. Also, intermittently park lights and ABS lights would come on, and all brakes would fail to stop vehicle. Dealer notified.
Headlights flicker then go out.
The headlights flash on and off while driving. At times they would go off completely. The light switch has been replaced.
Headlight failure. During vehicle operation the headlights periodically come on and off.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Thunderbird lights
Does the 1991 Ford Thunderbird have lights problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the lights of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Thunderbird lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have the most lights problems?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most lights complaints are 1993 (119 complaints), 1992 (40 complaints) and 1995 (16 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Thunderbird problems
Brakes 18Seat belts 15Engine 14Electrical 13Acceleration 10Fuel system 10Visibility 8Steering 4Transmission 4Suspension 3Body 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Seats 1
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