1993 Ford Thunderbird Exterior Lighting:headlights Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting:headlights ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 423 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird overview page.
What owners report
“EA99005, HEADLIGHT SWITCH; INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIIVNG THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF BEFORE GOING OFF COMPLETELY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 836222 — filed 03/29/1999
“HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF FOR VARIOUS AMOUNTS OF TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO HAS OCCURRED WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS & FOG LAMPS ON…”NHTSA complaint 702697 — filed 01/28/1999
“WHEN DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK. ALSO, WHEN LOCKING THE SEAT BELTS, ONCE CONSUMER HITS THE BRAKES, THE SEAT BELT WON'T STAY LOCKED. CONSUMER CLAIMS…”NHTSA complaint 830812 — filed 11/16/1998
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have exterior lighting:headlights problems?
Exterior Lighting:headlights is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1993 Ford Thunderbird: 47 of 423 complaints on file (11.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1993 Ford Thunderbird have in total?
423 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting:headlights category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
