Complaints
116
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Ford Thunderbird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:42,146 mi
#212 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:38,078 mi
#312 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:41,113 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 42,146 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 38,078 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | — | — | 41,113 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 1 | — | 39,316 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 28,201 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 32,847 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 1 | — | 59,289 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 19,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 13,506 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 25,066 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 21,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 41,850 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 5,509 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 98,300 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 92,578 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 32,533 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi |
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