Ford Thunderbird recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Ford Thunderbird, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Mar 18, 2005Fire risk2005 Ford Thunderbird, 2005 Lincoln LS — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK MAY HAVE A LOCALIZED THIN WALL SECTION IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK MAY CRACK CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK AND FUEL ODOR. THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE.
05V113000 · 56 units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jul 8, 2004Crash risk2004 Ford Taurus, 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 2004 Mercury Sable — Seats
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
04V330000 · 24K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2002 Ford Thunderbird — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
02V169000 · 15K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY