2004 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,730miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Ford Thunderbird, 3% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,730 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 upon inspection, it was determined that the suspension needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the suspension was previously replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 39,730. ..updated 08-07-13”
NHTSA complaint #10513403, filed 2013-05, 39,730 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 18 | 11% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 12 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
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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