Is the 2002 FORD Thunderbird safe to drive?

The 2002 FORD Thunderbird has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 02V169000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

What Happened

Your vehicle's driver's side seat belt webbing may be damaged due to contact with the seat recliner during a crash test. Ford is replacing the webbing to ensure it meets safety standards.

Risk if Unfixed

If the webbing is damaged, you may be at increased risk of injury in a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will install a protective insert behind the driver's side seat lower trim panel at no cost to you, and you'll be notified starting June 21, 2002, when it's time to bring your vehicle in.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V169000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 02V169000

What This Recall Means

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?