The 1991 Ford Thunderbird has a elevated safety risk profile with 3 recall campaigns and 128 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

128

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

96V0710001996-25-04

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

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91V0480001991-18-03

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

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91V0760001991-06-05

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.

CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 128 owners have filed complaints about the 1991 Ford Thunderbird. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System16

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic16

03Seat Belts16

04Engine And Engine Cooling15

05Fuel System, Gasoline11

128 total across 1 model years (1991–1991)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Thunderbird Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

15-17city

21-24hwy

$2,200-$3,200/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 1991 Ford Thunderbird returns 18–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Thunderbird - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Thunderbird - Manual 5-spd

18mpg

3.8L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1991 Ford Thunderbird

29States

31%in top 3

12% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 29 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

3012%

TXTexas

2711%

CACalifornia

229%

PAPennsylvania

177%

ILIllinois

156%

AZArizona

156%

MIMichigan

156%

NCNorth Carolina

104%

NYNew York

83%

MOMissouri

83%

DEDelaware

62%

MNMinnesota

62%

NJNew Jersey

62%

NVNevada

62%

GAGeorgia

62%

TNTennessee

62%

MA4

WA4

OH4

NE3

NH3

WI3

CO3

OK3

UT2

AL2

SD2

KY2

LA2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1991.

1991 Ford Thunderbird Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1991 Ford Thunderbird a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird. There are 3 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 Ford Thunderbird. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 128 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.