Recalls ·2002 Ford Thunderbird

2002 Ford Thunderbird recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 93 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints93
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 06E056000 · 13 Jun 2006

Problem: 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 listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

Risk: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

Seat belts — WebbingCampaign 02V169000 · 14 Jun 2002

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.

Risk: The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. If the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine12 · 30%
Air bags9 · 22%
Electrical system9 · 22%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Exterior lighting2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

1st had to have 8 coils replaced ,2002 not covered on recall, but 2003 and after were. Yesterday had to have it towed to a ford dealer, car would not start. After a diagnosis, found the fuel pump needed replaced and fuel filter. The cost was $1500.00. There were 4 other t-birds there plus mine with the same problem.…

Engine · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms as the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that the brakes were engaged at the time of the failure but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford thunderbird. While driving at 60 mph, the vehicle began to drive abnormally while the misfired warning light illuminated. The contact could not describe the failure in great detail. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and coil pack…

Engine · Nov 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford thunderbird. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to misfire. The failure became progressively worse. After a period of time, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the…

Engine · Sep 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.