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2004 Ford Thunderbird recalls and problems

1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird.

1
recalls
34
owner complaints
5
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Ford Thunderbird recalls

Seats: front assembly, power adjust

NHTSA campaign 04V330000 · reported July 8, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 24,277 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
The risk
The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on july 20, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 27, 2021 · Engine · 40,526 miles

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact approached a stop sign and the vehicle stopped as needed; however, after the contact depressed on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to misfire and shuddered for several minutes. The contact took the…

Oct 14, 2020 · Vehicle speed control · 10,000 miles

HAVE REPLACED VIA FORD DEALER THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR TWICE. FIRST REPAIR 2007. SECOND REPAIR 2014, AND NOW IN 2020. I AM FACING SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY THE CONTROL SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. THE PROBLEM TRIGGERS VEHICLE LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING AND IN PARK.

Aug 26, 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline · 89,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL ODOR APPEARED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE OIL AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE…

May 4, 2017 · Engine

2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS CAUSES ENGINE TO MIS-FIRE, DEALERSHIP REPLACED DEFECTIVE COILS UNDER EXTENDED ONE-TIME WARRANTY REPAIR. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE MIS-FIRE STILL EXISTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE MISFIRED DUE TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS. TWO COILS WERE…

Jan 20, 2017 · Engine · 33,130 miles

VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER UPON MILD ACCELERATION ON A CITY STREET AND DEVELOPED A ROUGH, SKIPPING AND HESITANT IDLE UPON WARM UP. WE IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR EVALUATION AT THE SARAT FORD DEALERSHIP IN AGAWAM, MA. THEY DIAGNOSED THE DREADED THUNDERBIRD COIL ON PLUG FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE AT ONLY 33,165…

Thunderbird model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2002 19340
2003 03320
2004 13450
2005 12700

Across all years, the 2002 Thunderbird has the most complaints (93). All Ford Thunderbird years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird, the most recent reported on July 8, 2004 (Seats: front assembly, power adjust). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (9 complaints), followed by engine (7).
How many 2004 Ford Thunderbird complaints mention a crash or fire?
5 of 34 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 27, 2021.