Wheel Problems of Ford Thunderbird

Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 6 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Thunderbird

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
4
Wheel Bolts problems
1
Wheel Rim problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of Ford Thunderbird

The Wheel problem

While driving my car on the highway last evening, the left shoulder airbag was deployed. I immediately pulled the car to the side of the road. I noted that the left front tire was flat. My husband changed the tire.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

While driving at 5-10 mph in a parking lot consumer was making a left hand turn when front passenger side wheel fell off. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that the factory rims on the vehicle are beginning to crack on the inside and causing the brake lines and calipers on the vehicle to leak. The dealer stated that this was a singular issue and since the rims were out of warranty and not   Read details...




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