NHTSA vehicle safety data

2004 Ford Thunderbird

The 2004 Ford Thunderbird has 1 NHTSA recall and 34 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

NHTSA #04V330000

Reported July 8, 2004 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Defect description

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

Safety consequence

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

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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