1994 Ford Thunderbird Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 6% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After vehicle came to a complete stop from skidding, nothing was struck/hit, both air bags inadvertently deployed. Manufacturer notified ,and informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer, and have them check for a malfunction defect. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were unable to check for defects. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #879348, filed 2001-01“Consumer's vehicle was a stop light and was approaching another light. Consumer went to apply brakes, and there was a coke bottle that rolled underneath brakes, and vehicle wouldn't stop. Was trying to get attention of other driver, but she was a 16 year old new driver. A vehicle hit her dead center, and airbag didn't deploy. She suffered injuries. Consumer wants to no why airbag didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #868585, filed 2000-08“Consumer was driving 20 MPH and rearended another vehicle at low impact, and dual airbags deployed. Insurance company feels air bags should not have deployed due the low amount of damage and speed.”
NHTSA complaint #837056, filed 1999-04“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision , upon impact, the passenger's airbag deployed, ripping the dashboard apart and broke the sunroof. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #843134, filed 1999-07“Vehicle involved in frontal collision impact 12:00 position, vehicle was making a left turn and slowing down at speed 5 MPH drivers air bag did not deploy. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #967482, filed 1995-06Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 15% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 12% |
| 2002 | 13 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 17 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird
92 complaintsBrakes
76 complaintsEngine cooling
61 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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