1992 Ford Thunderbird lights problems

40 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 40
of this car's complaints: 22%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
21
Headlights: switch
9
Fog lights
3
Turn signal: switch
2
Tail lights
2
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
2
Brake lights
2
Turn signal: flasher unit
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Thunderbird lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 32

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlights: switchReported October 12, 1999 · 164,731 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
Risk: Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.

Recall number 99V275000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Headlight switchOpened January 20, 1999, closed December 14, 1999

Subject vehicles have a headlight switch with an internal, bimetal circuit breaker that can open due to overheating during headling operation.

EA99005

Headlight circuit breakerOpened September 29, 1998, closed January 22, 1999

Headlight switch with an iternal, bimetal circuit brealer that may open due to overheating during headlight operation

RQ98015

What 1992 Ford Thunderbird owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 4, 2007 · Lights · 58,800 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford thunderbird. In april of 2000, the contact received a recall notice regarding the headlights. The recall repair was not performed at that time because there were no failures with the vehicle. Currently, the headlights and fog lights flicker on and off and two parts need to be replaced. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they advised her to call ford motor company. The manufacturer was unable to provide any assistance. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,800.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 98,000 miles · OH

Consumer' s vehicle experienced the same problems as stated in the federal safety agency recalls 96v071000 and 99v27500 concerning ignition system and headlights. The dealership indicated consumer's vehicle not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Lights · 100,000 miles · KY

The auto lamp on/off delay system randomly turns of my headlights at night even when the delay system is turned off.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Lights · NY

When driving the vehicle at night, the headlights would work intermittently. The consumer has made contact with the dealer. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Lights · CA

Componant: upper mounted taillight repeated stop and go traffic created excessvie heat in the unvented plastic mounting. Plastic melted and driped onto bulbs causing them to fail. Possibility of fire.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Lights · WA

Rear upper brake light: it contians two bulbs one of them was broken and the holder was melted and burnt. Didn't cause any damage except for the connector. Not sure on date just noticed when I noticed the light wasn't working.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Lights · WA

My headlights turned off and turned back on. They do this all the time.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · WA

Sometimes turn signal works and sometimes they do not work. Consumer has to wiggle key, and signals may or may not illuminate. Cause unknown. Recall 96 v 071 000 described the same problem. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Lights · IN

While driving at night the headlights intermittently shut off or flicker on and off, reducing visibility for the driver. The dealership has not examined the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem and informed consumer that the vehicle was not affected by recall campaign 99v275000. *ak

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Lights, Seat belts · IA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1992 Ford Thunderbird lights

Does the 1992 Ford Thunderbird have lights problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the lights of the 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford Thunderbird lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Thunderbird lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V275000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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).