2004 Ford Thunderbird Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, an abnormal odor appeared as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who changed the oil and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The contact mentioned that the failure was currently still being experienced. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 05v113000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11351417, filed 2020-08, 89,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 14 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 16 | 4% |
| 1992 | 25 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 4% |
| 1989 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
| 1984 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Thunderbird
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Thunderbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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