NHTSA vehicle safety data
1989 Ford Thunderbird Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1989 Ford Thunderbird in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE95-019: FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLES
Closed July 31, 1995
- Engineering Analysis EA93-033: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
Closed December 30, 1994
- Preliminary Evaluation PE93-075: THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
Closed December 30, 1993
- Engineering Analysis EA90-034: HOOD LATCHES FAIL
Closed February 25, 1992
- Engineering Analysis EA90-009: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed February 28, 1991
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE90-001: THROTTLE STICKING
Closed February 2, 1990
Other Ford Thunderbird model years
Check your 1989 Ford Thunderbird VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford Thunderbird at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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