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2004 Ford Thunderbird

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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34Owner complaints

Model-year median: 3

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Vehicle Speed Control
9Engine
7Power Train
7Engine And Engine Cooling
5Electrical System
4
All reported categories
Air Bags
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Fuel System, Gasoline
1Suspension
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

31 reports with mileage · 3 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

5 crash reports0 fire reports5 injury reports

Suspension complaints

1 reports
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39,730 miles · May 24, 2013
Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,730. ..UPDATED 08-07-13 *BF

NHTSA ODI #10513403

Official recalls

1

04V330000 · Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

Jul 8, 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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