2004 Ford Thunderbird recalls
Reported Jul 8, 2004 · 24,277 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with power adjustable seats may have been inadequately welded.
Risk: The seat may not perform as intended during a crash which could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
2004 Ford Thunderbird problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Ford Thunderbird complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 40,526 miles · reported Sep 27, 2021
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact approached a stop sign and the vehicle stopped as needed; however, after the contact depressed on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to misfire and shuddered for several minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the failure was related to TSB 05-16-2 (moisture build up on the plugs and on the cylinder) that caused the vehicle to misfire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 10,000 miles · reported Oct 14, 2020
Have replaced via ford dealer throttle control sensor twice. First repair 2007. Second repair 2014, and now in 2020. I AM facing same problem again. Obviously the control system is defective. The problem triggers vehicle limp mode while driving and in park.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 89,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2020
The contact owns a 2004 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, an abnormal odor appeared as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the failure was currently still being experienced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 05v113000 (Fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
Engine · reported May 4, 2017
2004 ford thunderbird. Consumer writes in regards to defective ignition coils causes engine to mis-fire, dealership replaced defective coils under extended one-time warranty repair. Consumer states engine mis-fire still exists. The consumer stated the engine misfired due to defective ignition coils. Two coils were replaced under warranty. The dealer would not replace any other coils that had not experienced any failure. The failure recurred. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. Updated 05/4/2017
Engine · at 33,130 miles · reported Jan 20, 2017
Vehicle unexpectedly lost power upon mild acceleration on a city street and developed a rough, skipping and hesitant idle upon warm up. We immediately brought the car in for evaluation at the sarat ford dealership in agawam, ma. They diagnosed the dreaded thunderbird coil on plug failure in this vehicle at only 33,165 total miles. Being that this car is now over ten years old, I was told that the fomoco extended warranty (10 years and 100,000 miles) on this vehicle, for this very same problem, does not apply. What is extremely aggravating and really maddening with this is that they grossly…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird: 04V-330 (seats). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ford Thunderbird?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.