1989 Ford Thunderbird seat belts problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Ford Thunderbird — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver was restrained by seatbelt. During collision, seatbelt became unanchored from the floor and came loose causing driver to be thrown into steering wheel, under dashboard and into windshield. Please note that the speed and mileage are stated as approximates by counsel , will supplement if…”
filed Sep 3, 2008
“Passenger's side automatic seatbelt does not retract. Also, none of seatbacks stay in a locked position. Consumer feels this is a very unsafe way to drive a vehicle. *ak”
filed Jun 28, 2001
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% |
| 1988 Thunderbird | 18 | 20% |
| 1987 Thunderbird | 13 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 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.