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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	695544
Internal NHTSA #	10244310
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	THUNDERBIRD
Model Year	2002
File date	03/10/08
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I just purchased a 2002 ford thunderbird and have become aware of a design problem that potentially could be fatal to the driver and other motorists. I have learned that ford motor company has extended the warranty for model years 2003-2005 for the coil over plug (cop) ignition system, but not for the 2002 model year. A majority of 2002-2005 thunderbirds were produced in model year 2002. I further learned that many owners of the 2002 model year have experienced cop failures which have rendered their cars virtually inoperable and without notice of the impending failure. Clearly this creates a hazardous situation on the highway at best, and mortal at worst. In addition to being a safety issue there is an equity issue as well. Repairs cost owners of 2002 thunderbirds in excess of $1,500 but owners of newer models are covered for 10 years/100,000 miles free of charge for the exact same failure. I hope that nhtsa will correct both of these problems with the ford and its 2002 thunderbird: highway safety and equity. Thank you.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	JARRETTSVILLE, MD
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	24/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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