One problem related to mid/rear seats assembly has been reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Inquiry regarding latch locking in the driver and back seat of 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The passenger side front seat latch will not remain locked when the seat was in an upright position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that there was noting wrong with seat. The vehicle was taken to a collision specialist who welded the recliner and inside seat track pivot to keep the seat back in the position the customer requested.
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems |