- The problem
- Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n f65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.
- The risk
- Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Ford Thunderbird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Ford Thunderbird recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles, the driver's side seat belt contacted the seat recliner during a 35 mph ncap full-frontal barrier impact test.
- The risk
- The edge of the recliner mechanism caused a partial cut in the lap portion of the webbing. If the webbing is cut, it increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- 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 receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Ford Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years2002 Ford Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 3,613 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Explorer Sport | 3,613 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Explorer | 3,613 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Escape | 1,070 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 955 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford EV Ranger | 389 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Expedition | 383 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 172 | 5 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
Does the 2002 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird: fuel system, gasoline (June 2006); webbing (June 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Ford Thunderbird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford Thunderbird year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
1960 (1), 1965 (1). See every Ford Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Ford Thunderbird has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data