1988 Ford Thunderbird seat belts problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1988 Ford Thunderbird — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver's side seat belt buckle failed. I also owned a 1987 t-bird prior to this one that had the same problem. Seems to be a recurring problem with the older t-birds.*ak”
filed Jan 24, 2002
“Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. After bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. Clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into gear and when car shifts replaced rear shocks....still there…”
filed Dec 13, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Thunderbird | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 29 | 7% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 18 | 10% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 15 | 13% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 23 | 16% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 17 | 14% |
| 1987 Thunderbird | 13 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Ford Thunderbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.