2002 Ford Thunderbird Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird, 1% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,500 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Thunderbird. While the vehicle was stationary the aluminum on the wheels corroded and leaked air. The dealer sanded down the inner wheels and coated them with a solution to prevent rust/corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,500. Updated 05/10/17”
NHTSA complaint #10956591, filed 2017-02, 119,500 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 11% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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