Ford Thunderbird recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 187 owner complaints for the Ford Thunderbird (model years 2002–2005). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (35 complaints), followed by electrical system (34 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (93), 2004 (34) and 2003 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (27).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Thunderbird model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 35 | 4 of 4 | |
| Electrical system | 34 | 4 of 4 | |
| Engine | 30 | 4 of 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 28 | 4 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 24 | 4 of 4 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V113000 | Mar 18, 2005 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2005 | 56 |
| 04V330000 | Jul 8, 2004 | Seats: front assembly, power adjust | 2004 | 24,277 |
| 02V169000 | Jun 14, 2002 | Seat belts: front, webbing | 2002 | 15,355 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 11 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 13 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.