Ford Thunderbird recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
55 recalls found for the Ford Thunderbird in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,366 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Ford Thunderbird recalls
- Apr 7, 200909E012000Exterior lighting16,270 vehiclesFord Mustang, Jeep Cherokee and 84 more models
These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not…
- Mar 6, 200808E019000Fuel system, gasoline1,937 vehiclesFord F Series (light), Ford F Series (medium) and 18 more models
The filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing.
- Aug 27, 200707E064000Fuel system, gasoline34,000 vehiclesFord E-100, Ford Econoline and 51 more models
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July…
- Jul 17, 200606E065000Exterior lighting3,593 vehiclesChevrolet Camaro, Dodge Dakota and 19 more models
Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.
- Jun 13, 200606E056000Fuel system, gasoline58,640 vehiclesFord Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 25 more models
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.
- Mar 18, 200505V113000Fuel system, gasoline56 vehiclesLincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank.
- Jul 8, 200404V330000Seats24,277 vehiclesMercury Sable, Ford Taurus and 1 more model
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
- Jun 14, 200202V169000Seat belts15,355 vehicles2002 Ford Thunderbird
On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 MPH ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.