1994 Ford Thunderbird air bags problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator illuminated and blinked a "13" code. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring was faulty. The part (part number: f4sz14a664a) was discontinued. The…”
filed Dec 2, 2016
“After vehicle came to a complete stop from skidding, nothing was struck/hit, both air bags inadvertently deployed. Manufacturer notified ,and informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer, and have them check for a malfunction defect. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were unable to…”
filed Jan 30, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 Thunderbird | 13 | 14% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 17 | 7% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 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.