Component Record

Ford Thunderbird 1989 Brakes Problems

23 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

89V081000Reported May 19, 1989 - 113,200 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1989. The campaign covers an estimated 113,200 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Speed Control26 Electrical System23 Seat Belts18 Engine14 Fuel and Propulsion System6 Power Train5

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.