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Common Problems with 2002 Ford Thunderbird

Retrospectively, the 2002 Ford Thunderbird had 84 complaints, and 21% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Ford Thunderbird?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Ford Thunderbird fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12 ENGINE 11 AIR BAGS 10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8 STRUCTURE 3 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 SEAT BELTS 2 STEERING 2 POWER TRAIN 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SEATS 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 VISIBILITY 1 SUSPENSION 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 2002 Ford Thunderbird Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2002 Ford Thunderbird September 6, 2016 Victims: 1 Mileage: 50 miles

My daughter was in a rollover accident on 09 -06 -2016 in a 2002 ford thunderbird convertible. the air bag did not sufficiently deploy & she was seve...

FRONTAL
2002 Ford Thunderbird September 25, 2002 Victims: 1

Vehicle drifted off the road and hit an object and neither air bag deployed. driver died from chest injuries. *mr *jb

STRUCTURE
2002 Ford Thunderbird September 23, 2003 Victims: 1 Mileage: 38000 miles

While driving at 65 mph, the soft convertible lock mechanism broke. *ak the top flew up while the vehicle was in motion on the freeway. the consum...

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