2004 FORD Thunderbird

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2004 FORD Thunderbird

Recall Date Component Summary
2004-07-08 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

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

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.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 FORD Thunderbird

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 accelerator/throttle
2011-05-12 accelerator/throttle

34 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 FORD Thunderbird

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Date Component  
2005-04-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10119325
2017-05-04 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10905373
2017-01-20 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10946735
2020-10-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11364399
2020-08-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11351417
2016-06-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10873302
2015-10-18 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10783172
2015-04-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10712474
2014-10-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10650850
2014-09-12 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10632883
2014-06-07 POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10596855
2013-08-22 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10536775
2013-07-05 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10523307
2013-05-24 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10513403
2013-04-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10505203
2011-12-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10440568
2011-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10412445
2011-04-15 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10396048
2010-06-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10340282
2010-01-15 WHEELS
ODI Number: 10299839
2010-01-28 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10303035
2008-09-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10242426
2008-01-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10214046
2007-08-29 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10201124
2007-06-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10193156
2007-02-02 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10181431
2006-04-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10155918
2006-01-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10148309
2005-10-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10140599
2005-07-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10127862
2005-04-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10119325
2005-03-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10111737
2004-10-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10095550
2004-09-27 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10094435
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0 Investigations for 2004 FORD Thunderbird

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

43 Service Alerts for 2004 FORD Thunderbird

Date Description
2012-08-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) CLEAR. MODELS 2003-05 THUNDERBIRD

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2012-08-01 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: MAY HAVE SLUDGE BUILDUP IN THROTTLE BODY LEADING TO LESS AIRFLOW OR ENGINE IDLING RPM FLUCTUATION AND HARD STARTS OR BATTERY DISCONNECT OR DEAD BATTERY AFTER KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) CLEAR. MODELS 2003-05 THUNDERBIRD

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2004-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AN INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0462 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW) OR P2067 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR B CIRCUIT LOW) CAUSED BY AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED REMOTE START SYSTEM. *TT

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2004-01-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH IGNITION COIL RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P035X). *TT

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300-P0308 OR P0350-P0358. *TT

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2005-03-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

MOISTURE IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT. *EH

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2003-09-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) – SERVICE TIPS. *TT

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2007-04-19 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID EMISSIONS WARRANTY EXTENSION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB

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2004-05-31 010000 STEERING

STEERING GEAR SQUEAK WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY DURING LOW SPEED PARKING MANEUVERS. *TT

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2004-08-23 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE 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.

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2004-08-09 138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

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2004-10-01 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL BETWEEN PANEL, FLOOR AND PANEL/FLOOR MODES. *TT

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2004-07-01 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

ABS WARNING INDICATOR ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1145 AND/OR C1155. *TT

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2004-07-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEY-IN-IGNITION WARNING CHIME SOUND WHENEVER THE DRIVER’S DOOR IS OPEN (EVEN WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION), THE EASY EXIT FEATURE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, OR THE STEERING COLUMN (AND SEAT IF APPLICABLE) MOVING B

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2003-07-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

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2005-05-27 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

IMPROPERLY FORMULATED TRANSMISSION FLUID THAT, OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE DELAYED/HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B22. 5R55S/E & 5R44E TRANSMISSION FLUID ADDITIVE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT SUPP

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2005-11-14 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CURRENT DRAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DISCHARGED BATTERY AND A NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT SERVICE TIPS. *TT

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2004-03-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U0300 (INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY) STORED IN THE PCM WITH NO OTHER DTC’S PRESENT. *TT

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2003-11-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 STORED IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE). *TT

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2005-06-07 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WATER/MOISTURE IN COP WELLS – DTC P0301-P0308 – 3.9L ENGINE – VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/1/2004. *TT

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2005-05-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE OR ENGINE KNOCK CONCERNS DUE TO REGULAR FUEL. *TT

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2005-04-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

DELAYED OR HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENTS – 5R55S TRANSMISSION – VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 09/23/2004. *TT

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2004-11-15 036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1145 AND/OR C1155 STORED IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

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2005-06-07 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) LAMPS ON WITH BOTH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P2135. *TT

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2004-12-13 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

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