2002 Ford Thunderbird engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Thunderbird — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had number 8 ignition coil replaced august 1st 2011,other parts and labor ($1007.02). Seven days later,august 8th 2011 had number 2 ignition coil replaced ($210.91). Because this is a 2002 thunderbird these repairs were not under warranty, but they are for 2003 up. Why? This makes me think about…”
filed Mar 19, 2012
“This is a copy of a thunderbirdnest.com forum members complaint, which there are several others reporting the same condition. I could not say it better so im using it. This could be real scary in heavy traffic, especially on the highways. I am writing to hopefully prevent a dangerous and serious…”
filed Feb 23, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Unusual engine noise or engine knock concerns due to regular fuel. *tt
18615 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2005Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. To include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
031404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Thunderbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Thunderbird | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 Thunderbird | 5 | 15% |
| 2003 Thunderbird | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 Thunderbird | 54 | 32% |
| 1996 Thunderbird | 65 | 28% |
| 1995 Thunderbird | 49 | 19% |
| 1994 Thunderbird | 61 | 20% |
| 1993 Thunderbird | 171 | 40% |
| 1992 Thunderbird | 27 | 15% |
| 1991 Thunderbird | 14 | 13% |
| 1990 Thunderbird | 11 | 8% |
| 1989 Thunderbird | 13 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.