Vehicle statistics
Ford Thunderbird
2,334 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 1993 · 430 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (17)
2002 Seat Belts (02V169000)
Dealers WILL Install AN Insert Behind THE Driver SIDE SEAT Lower TRIM Panel. Owner Notification Began JUNE 21, 2002. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
1993 Fuel System, Gasoline (97V159000)
Dealers WILL Install A Plastic Convolute Covering Around THE FUEL Lines. IF THE Lines SHOW A LEAK, THE Lines WILL BE Replaced First.
1991 Visibility (91V076000)
Apply Torque Retention Material TO Wiper Motor Studs AND NUTS AND Retorque.
1990 Electrical System (90V026000)
Replace Battery TO Starter Cable WITH Correct Length Cable.
1989 Suspension (89V080000)
Replace Knuckles THAT HAVE THE Affected LOT Codes.
1988 Power Train (88V033000)
Inspection OF Vehicles AND Where Necessary Replace REAR AXLE Shafts AND REAR Brake Rotors.
1983 Fuel System, Gasoline (83V039000)
THE Dealer WILL Install A Revised Design FUEL LINE Valve Assembly WITH NEW HOSE Clamps AND Replace THE FUEL Supply HOSE Clamp, IF IT IS Damaged OR Incorrect. Notification WAS MADE TO Dealers Prior TO ANY Recorded Vehicle Sales, AND Vehicles Should HAVE BEEN Corrected Before Final Delivery.
1983 Power Train (83V028000)
Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Parking PAWL Actuating ROD Assembly.
various years Service Brakes, Hydraulic (66V024000)
various years Power Train (77V140000)
Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace THE Transmission Shift Control Insert, Without Charge TO Owner.
various years Seats (66V004004)
various years Steering (67V019000)
various years Seat Belts (70V116000)
various years Seat Belts (72V152000)
various years Tires (73V077000)
various years Vehicle Speed Control (76V067000)
various years Wheels (77V199000)
Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Neessary, WILL Replace THE Wheels Without Charge TO Owner.
CodMec cases on this model
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