1989 Ford Thunderbird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird, 14% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver was restrained by seatbelt. During collision, seatbelt became unanchored from the floor and came loose causing driver to be thrown into steering wheel, under dashboard and into windshield. Please note that the speed and mileage are stated as approximates by counsel , will supplement if necessary. The driver was operating the vehicle at a lawful speed within the speed limit.”
NHTSA complaint #10240760, filed 2008-09, 60,000 miles“Passive restraint upon entry fails locking up preventing exit. Passenger side constantly remains in open position.tt consumer disconnected the clip under the header panel, which resulted in the automatic seat belt being permanently closed so now the passenger hs to manuallyplace the harness around them.”
NHTSA complaint #972959, filed 1995-10“The driver's side seat belt shoulder harness does not move. You can hear motor running but it stays in one position. Consumer states the plastic track that harness runs on is not visible as on the passenger side, the track is either broken or stuck down inside motor area.”
NHTSA complaint #985972, filed 1996-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 29 | 7% |
| 1992 | 18 | 10% |
| 1991 | 15 | 13% |
| 1990 | 23 | 16% |
| 1989 | 17 | 14% |
| 1988 | 18 | 20% |
| 1987 | 13 | 21% |
| 1986 | 5 | 22% |
| 1984 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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