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1993 Ford Thunderbird: ball joint or control arm failure

5 of the 423 complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird describe ball joint or control arm failure.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Ball joint or control arm failure by model year

  • 2003
    1
  • 1997
    7
  • 1996
    3
  • 1995
    1
  • 1994
    2
  • 1993
    5
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Suspension · 98,000 miles · NY

While driving at 65 MPH consumer lost the control, was able to pull out of the road. Vehicle was towed to independent shop, and mechanic determined the right control arm broke.

Filed Oct 29, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · MI · crash

This 93 thunderbird has a lot of problems . Leaks in body (when new 12mi) door hinges , seatbelts, seat covers rip out, fog lamps and switch recall, can't keep breaks and rotors on front, windshild wipers broke (when new) had to have new tie rod ends replaced , at about 40.000 mi. The struts were bad from the first day never could get them fixed. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Suspension · OH

The right lower ball joint broke while driving, causing the vehicle to swerve. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Suspension · IL

Front end lower control arms poorly designed, too much play when braking, car looses ability to stay in line.

Filed May 8, 1995 · Steering · NC

Steering wheel vibrates out of control, replace steering gear and tie rods. Tt

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird ball joint

Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?

5 of 423 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Thunderbird (1%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird

Headlights 102Overheating 27Fire or smoke 11Seat belt 11Stalling 11Engine failure 8Brake failure 7

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