1993 Ford Thunderbird Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 7%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 7% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,400 miles. 3 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.
“The seat belt broke when my son threw his book bag in the car. I called Ford to get a replacement part and thats when they told me it was $258.00 . Just for the part . It is hard for me to belive that it broke that easy. And that they dont just make the plastic part. I hope you can help”
NHTSA complaint #718539, filed 2000-02“Both doors sag they must be lifted to close which is very difficult do to my condition it is also almost impossible to exit from the drivers side without applying a lot of force. Seat belt motor on drivers side is intermittent however shoulder belt is nearly always useless in the unsecured position.”
NHTSA complaint #703226, filed 1999-02“Front passenger's seat belts failed to remain locked. Automatic mechanism for the shoulder belt would drop out. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic the spring in the mechanism was broke & it needed to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #854484, filed 2000-01“Steam comes out of all air vents after five minutes of running, along with a bad smell; water comes out onto passenger floor; engine gets very hot after a couple of minutes; coolant constantly leaks. Driver's side automatic seat belt does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #713554, filed 1999-10“Driver's side and passenger's side shoulder seat belts don't work when consumer or passenger get into vehicle, shoulder belts get stuck when trying to get them across chest. Also, motor is burning out, causing shoulder belts to work improperly.”
NHTSA complaint #834779, filed 1999-02Seat 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 1993 Ford Thunderbird
171 complaintsExterior lighting
119 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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