Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has 18 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CLUSTER LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT ON MY 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. WHEN THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED I REALLY D... |
| May 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEREO CUTS ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME AND SOMETIMES THE CAR ALARM GOES OFF. |
| Jul 10, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FOR SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, TEMP AND FUEL GAUGES FAIL TO TURN ON WITH HEADLIG... |
| Aug 27, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO... |
| Aug 7, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE V... |
| Jun 3, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION COILS MALFUNCTION REPLACEMENT NEEDED. ENGINE MISFIRE AT LOWER SPEEDS. *TR |
| May 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | CLOCK SPRING ,ON BOTH OF MY 02 TBIRDS,VIN# [XXX] ... |
| Aug 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | HAD THE VEHICLE TUNED-UP. AFTER A FEW DRIVEN MILES THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS LIT. THE PRO... |
| Jul 5, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TODAY TO EXPRESS GRAVE CONCERNS FOR MY 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING TH... |
| Jun 1, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS SITUATION. I OWN A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. ... |
| Feb 25, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING REGARDING A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. I OWN A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD... |
| Oct 3, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I JUST PURCHASED A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD AND HAVE BECOME AWARE OF A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT POTENTIALLY ... |
| Sep 2, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS SITUATION. I OWN A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. ... |
| Sep 2, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TO PROACTIVELY PREVENT WHAT I PERCEIVE TO BE A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS SITUATION. I OWN A... |
| Aug 14, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TODAY TO EXPRESS GRAVE CONCERNS FOR MY 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING TH... |
| Apr 8, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE STARTER DRAGGED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. *JB |
| May 4, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I AM WRITING TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS SITUATION. I OWN A 2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD. ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE'S HORN IS VERY STIFF, CONSUMER STATED A LOT OF FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED IN ORDER FOR THE ... |