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US recalls (1)
Seat belts: front, webbing
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE EDGE OF THE RECLINER MECHANISM CAUSED A PARTIAL CUT IN THE LAP PORTION OF THE WEBBING. IF THE WEBBING IS CUT, IT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSERT BEHIND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT LOWER TRIM PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Seats and restraints
2002-06-19 · campaign 2002-111
On certain vehicles the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph NCAP full-frontal barrier impact test. The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. Correction: dealer will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel.
Owner complaints (93)
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Thunderbird (4 crashes, 4 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | |
| Electrical system | 21 | |
| Air bags | 13 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Ford Thunderbird version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Thunderbird 3.9 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.