2002 FORD THUNDERBIRD PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Thunderbird 4.0 i V8 32V (256 Hp)
Thunderbird 4.0 i V8 32V (283 Hp)

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Coil and Spark Plug Failure:
- Vehicle stalls, misfires, and powers loss due to coil and plug issues
- Potential safety hazard as engine can suddenly lose power
- Ford has acknowledged the problem for other model years but not for 2002
- Ignition coil replacement needed
- Vehicle stalls, misfires, and powers loss due to coil and plug issues
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2. Air Bag Issues:
- Air bag light remains on for extended periods
- Dealers cannot find the source of the issue
- Potential safety concern as air bags may not deploy in a crash
- Air bag light remains on for extended periods
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3. Engine Issues:
- Engine stalls while driving
- Engine stalls unpredictably during left turns
- Engine quits on deceleration, stops, or turns
- Recurrences of vehicle stalling and engine failure
- Engine stalls while driving
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4. Miscellaneous:
- Various electrical issues, such as dashboard lights, cruise control, and stereo problems
- Seat belt failure and horn stiffness
- Brake issues causing vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly
- Water leaks, fuel pump failure, and soft convertible lock mechanism breaking
- Power steering failure
- Starter dragging
- Cruise control issues
- Lighting problems with headlights
- Sun visor malfunction
- Acceleration issues due to engine throttle sticking
- Spare tire failure
- Various electrical issues, such as dashboard lights, cruise control, and stereo problems
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774