2004 Ford Thunderbird recalls and problems

The 2004 Ford Thunderbird has 1 recall and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2004 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Thunderbird model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

34complaints

5crashes

0fires

6injuries

25,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Seats

Jul 8, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V330000 · 24,277 vehicles

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats May have been inadequately welded.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Risk: The seat May not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.

Original NHTSA wording

THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy & notes

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.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine12

Vehicle Speed Control9

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004 vs. other Ford Thunderbird years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Ford Thunderbird have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Ford Thunderbird, the latest from Jul 8, 2004 (seats). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Thunderbird?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (12), vehicle speed control (9), power train (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.