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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	733872
Internal NHTSA #	10279466
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	THUNDERBIRD
Model Year	2002
File date	01/06/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The most recent problem started in june 2009 when the airbag indicator light came on for no reason and wouldn't go off (is it working or not? Safety issue?) then within a matter of weeks everything on the steering column controls quit working or went berserk. The cruise controls suddenly went haywire accelerating when any button was pushed now they don't work at all (safety issue). A car pulled out in front of me, i slammed on the brakes and laid on the horn and nothing!!! A terrible crash was missed by literally inches( safety issue)... 30 minutes later the horn worked. The next day i tried about 30 times and i got it to beep twice. The radio/cd controls sometimes work and sometimes don't. Change from radio to cd and suddenly the volume is blasting (shocked enough for it to be a safety issue). I was told over the phone it is a clock spring issue and the estimate was $450!!!!! In addition my 2002 thunderbird was purchased jan 2,2003. It was one of the last cars off of the line before the 2002 model switch to 2003. I have had the same coil on plug issues that were recalled on 2003's, yet dealer would do nothing for me. It started only 2,000 mls out of initial warranty. I have replaced 3 of the coils/gasket cover and now the 4th coil is bad with gasket leaking. The design is unchanged from 2002 to 2003, why not fix mine? Twice i have lost power when accelerating and the car hesitated or stalled in middle of driving. If you don't consider that a safety issue then try pulling out in atlanta traffic and see what you think. In addition now the passenger side auto door latch won't work. This is by far the worst car i have ever had in my life. I had purchased three prior ford vehicles at the same dealership and they would do nothing for me. I never had the first complaint on any other ford vehicles.... Now the dealer has gone out of business...... Please i am begging you see if you can get these issues fixed i have poured enough money into this car and it isn't fair!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, GA
VIN pattern	1FAHP60A32YXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Ford THUNDERBIRD Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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