Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 17 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to turn the steering wheel while using excessive force and veered to the side of the roadway. Read details...
Rack and pinion steering shaft/tie rod failed after right front tire glanced a standard street curb causing the driver to loose control as the vehicle skidded across five lanes of traffice before colliding with opposing traffic. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle made a loud whining noise. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. Read details...
When making left/right turn, steering wheelcould turn, but nothing happened for a couple of seconds. Vehicle not turning but goes straight & then steering kicks in. Took to dealer & informed could not find problem. Happens intermittently. Read details...
- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Thunderbird. The contact heard a loud noise when steering or turning the vehicle to the left or right. The contact had the rack and pinion replaced ,and has the repair order. The contact purchased the vehicle in October 2006, and the failure began in December 2006. Read details...