Warning Light On problems of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Two problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the 2002 Thunderbird.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2018

Air bag warning light appeared on instrument panel and owner's manual instructed to return to dealer. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty air bag that should be replaced. Ford motor CO. Said service parts are not available and dealer did not repair the air bag. I was allowed to leave the service department with no idea if the air bag would function in a crash. Is the vehicle safe to drive and should Ford motor CO. Have done more to assure the vehicle is safe to drive?.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that the drivers side air bag warning light had been illuminated on the instrumenatl panel for approximately two months. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they stated that the drivers side air bag had a high resistance failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.


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