2002 Ford Thunderbird recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
93 owner complaints — full 2002 Ford Thunderbird problems & reliability report →
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2002 Ford Thunderbird — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CONTACTED THE SEAT RECLINER DURING A 35 MPH NCAP FULL-FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACT TEST.
02V169000 · 15K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY