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2002 Ford Thunderbird Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Engine
32
Electrical
18
Speed Control
10
Airbags
9
Steering
4
Seat Belts
3
Structure
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 3, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH and attempting to m...
Sep 3, 2023STEERING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH...
Jun 16, 2016STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTOOK THE CAR IN FOR A OIL CHANGE THE DEALER WROTE UP A LIST OF PROBLEMS NEED TO REPAIR ON THIS CAR ...
Jun 1, 2009STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE MOST RECENT PROBLEM STARTED IN JUNE 2009 WHEN THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON A...

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