What gets recalled
2005 Ford Thunderbird recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank May have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. The fuel tank May crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. The "service engine soon" indicator May illuminate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2005. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673, Lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.
2004 Ford Thunderbird recalls (1)
Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats May have been inadequately welded.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper support assembly on the power seats. The recall began on July 20, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2002 Ford Thunderbird 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.
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…
1996 Ford Thunderbird recalls (2)
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches May open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Ford Thunderbird have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the Ford Thunderbird across 4 model years.
How do I know if my Ford Thunderbird has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.