1996 Ford Thunderbird Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird, 2% of the 233 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Driver's side door will not remain closed during normal operation of vehicle. There is a recall (96v070000) for door latch. However, dealership and manufacturer have informed consumer that his vehicle is not included in recall due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #887675, filed 2001-05“Dt: the driver's side door open's properly but does not close as it should. The consumer thinks the door is closed close until noticing that the door ajar light is illuminated on the instrument panel.”
NHTSA complaint #10123834, filed 2005-07“There was recall 96v07000/ door locks and latches. Consumer had door locks and latces replaced, and charged consumer because of VIN not being included.”
NHTSA complaint #874690, filed 2000-11Related recalls
- 96V070000Apr 22, 1996When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door…Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996, Ford Explorer 1996 +4 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird
65 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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