There have been 50 safety recalls for the Ford Thunderbird. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Thunderbird.
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, district of columbia, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maryland, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Ford Aerostar, 1989 Ford Aerostar, 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar, 1988 Ford Bronco, 1989 Ford Bronco, 1990 Ford Bronco, 1991 Ford Bronco, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 1988 Ford Escort, 1989 Ford Escort, 1990 Ford Escort, 1988 Ford EXP, 1991 Ford F-150, 1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F150, 1989 Ford F150, 1990 Ford F150, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350, 1988 Ford Mustang, 1989 Ford Mustang, 1990 Ford Mustang, 1991 Ford Mustang, 1992 Ford Mustang, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1988 Ford Tempo, 1989 Ford Tempo, 1990 Ford Tempo, 1991 Ford Tempo, 1992 Ford Tempo, 1993 Ford Tempo, 1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 1990 Ford Thunderbird, 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Ford Thunderbird, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1988 Lincoln Town Car, 1989 Lincoln Town Car, 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1989 Mercury Cougar, 1990 Mercury Cougar, 1991 Mercury Cougar, 1992 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Mercury Cougar, 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1988 Mercury Topaz, 1989 Mercury Topaz, 1990 Mercury Topaz, 1991 Mercury Topaz, 1992 Mercury Topaz, 1993 Mercury Topaz |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Recall Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Ford Aerostar, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Mercury Cougar, 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 1996 Mercury Cougar |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 18, 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 56 |
| Jul. 8, 2004 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 24,277 |
| Jun. 14, 2002 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 15,355 |
| Oct. 12, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 164,731 |
| Sep. 22, 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 125,000 |
| Apr. 25, 1996 | Electrical System:ignition | 7,900,000 |
| Apr. 22, 1996 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 73,500 |
| Jan. 16, 1996 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 10,600 |
| May. 6, 1991 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 125,000 |
| Mar. 18, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6,800 |
| Feb. 12, 1990 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 72 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Suspension:rear:springs | 10,600 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper | 113,200 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 124 |
| Mar. 15, 1988 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 682 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Mar. 11, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 3,508 |
| Jun. 26, 1984 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 810,000 |
| Dec. 20, 1983 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 530,000 |
| Apr. 11, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 250 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Feb. 8, 1983 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2,673 |
| Nov. 7, 1980 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 209,100 |
| Dec. 18, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 3,000 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 4,000 |
| Dec. 21, 1978 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 20,000 |
| May. 15, 1978 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 110,000 |
| Nov. 15, 1977 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 400 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 19,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 60,000 |
| Sep. 13, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 9,000 |
| Apr. 29, 1976 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 410,580 |
| Apr. 23, 1975 | Suspension:rear | 13 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Mar. 4, 1975 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 140,870 |
| Aug. 13, 1974 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 2,027 |
| Jan. 16, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 127,208 |
| Aug. 28, 1973 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 41,462 |
| Mar. 29, 1973 | Tire | 126 |
| Nov. 8, 1972 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 11,782 |
| Sep. 29, 1972 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1,033,800 |
| Jun. 19, 1972 | Seat Belts:rear | 552 |
| Nov. 22, 1971 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 28,459 |
| Sep. 25, 1970 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 4,600 |
| May. 12, 1970 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 86,300 |
| Nov. 15, 1967 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 298,000 |
| Feb. 23, 1967 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 5,900 |
| Nov. 15, 1966 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 61 |
| Oct. 6, 1966 | Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust | 700 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1996 Ford Thunderbird | 2 |
| 1993 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1992 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 |
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 2 |
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1985 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1984 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1983 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1980 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1979 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1978 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1977 Ford Thunderbird | 4 |
| 1976 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1975 Ford Thunderbird | 4 |
| 1974 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1973 Ford Thunderbird | 4 |
| 1972 Ford Thunderbird | 3 |
| 1971 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1970 Ford Thunderbird | 1 |
| 1967 Ford Thunderbird | 4 |