Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has 2 recalls, 93 complaints.
2
Recalls
93
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
06E056000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE L...
02V169000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and attempting to m... |
| Sep 3, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH... |
| Mar 13, 2019 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD EQUIPPED WITH A FIRESTONE TEMPA SPARE TIRE, SIZE: T185-... |
| Oct 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CLUSTER LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT ON MY 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHEN THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED I REALLY D... |
| May 14, 2018 | AIR BAGS | MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND I WANT TO KNOW IF I HAVE A TAKATA AIRBAG. IF SO HOW TO I GET IT FIXED? |
| Apr 20, 2018 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OWNER'S MANUAL INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO DEALE... |
| Apr 12, 2018 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND FORD HAS NO REPAIR PARTS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE OCCUPANT PROTECTION I... |
| Dec 20, 2017 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1ST HAD TO HAVE 8 COILS REPLACED ,2002 NOT COVERED ON RECALL, BUT 2003 AND AFTER WERE. YESTERDAY HAD... |
| Jul 14, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR WAS RUNNING AND I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO PUT GARAGE DOOR DOWN. I PUT VEHICLE IN PARKED WITH I... |
| May 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEREO CUTS ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME AND SOMETIMES THE CAR ALARM GOES OFF. |
| Apr 11, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICAT... |
| Sep 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT ON 09 -06 -2016 IN A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE. THE ... |
| Jul 10, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOR SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES FAIL TO TURN ON WITH HEADLIG... |
| Jun 16, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A OIL CHANGE THE DEALER WROTE UP A LIST OF PROBLEMS NEED TO REPAIR ON THIS CAR ... |
| Mar 31, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWA... |
| Jan 1, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 179 MY VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH THAN STALLED COMPLETELY ... |
| Sep 1, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I WENT TO PARK THE CAR AND THE CAR WENT RACING INTO THE SPOT AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO MAKE IT STOP. I... |
| Aug 27, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO... |
| Aug 7, 2015 | WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY THE ALUMINUM ON THE W... |
| Sep 4, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND MISFIR... |