CarRecallWatchThe 1983 Ford Thunderbird has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (1 report).
1983 Ford Thunderbird recalls
Most common 1983 Ford Thunderbird problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *NLM THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER BUT WOULDN'T START. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP AND DRIVEN HOME, IT SEEMED FINE, BUT WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD GOTTEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED SMOKE ON THE INSIDE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE DASH. SCC
THE CRUISE CONTROL CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING AT 5 MPH ON WET STREET, AS IT WAS RAINING, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I WAS CHANGING FROM ONE INSURANCE COMPANY TO ANOTHER AND WAS NOT COVERED, DEALORSHIP FORD ADMITTED THEY HAD HEARD THIS HAPPENS SOMETIMES BUT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE I WAS OUT OF LUCK. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE NOTED THAT THIS DESIGN, APPARENTLY IN USE SINCE 77, HAS THIS QUIRK, BUT I CANNOT USE MY CAR NOW BECAUSE FORD REFUSED TO FIX THE OTHER PERSONS CAR WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THIER PRODUCT!
THE DRIVER'S SEATBLET BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH OR REMAIN LATCHED. *AK
1983 Ford Thunderbird questions
Does the 1983 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1983 Ford Thunderbird: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Ford Thunderbird?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Fuel System, Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Ford Thunderbird has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.