1993 Ford Thunderbird Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird, 1% of the 423 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Seats do not lock; I called a Ford dealer and they said that is how the 1993 Ford's were made that year. To me this is a very serious hazard; they have the lock handle but serves no purpose; I always used the handle thinking it worked, until I found out 'otherwise'!!! I feel this could result in serious injury should I get hit from the rear!”
NHTSA complaint #722625, filed 2000-05“Reporting both front folded seat will not stay latch, seat back can be move by pushing back on seat. Dealer notified and refused to repairs unless cost go to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #854715, filed 2000-01“Motorized seats do not work when door on driver'spassenger 's sides is opened or closed. Dealer informed. Will not repair due to missing warranty by 5 days. Said owner is liable.”
NHTSA complaint #818647, filed 1997-11“Due to the seat trim being stretched tightly across a sharp metal bracket, seat frame/seat covers are tearing; also passengers are subject to be cut by the exposed seat frame.”
NHTSA complaint #519415, filed 1997-07“Front seat latches do not work; driver slamed on brakes, rear occupant was thrusted into passenger seat, seat folded up forward; did not lock into place. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #970905, filed 1995-08Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
171 complaintsExterior lighting
119 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsSeat belts
29 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology