Model year record

1984 Ford Thunderbird

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 33 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 83V134000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
530,000
Reported to NHTSA
1983-12-20
Owners notified
1983-12-22

Defect description

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch5
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Power train: automatic transmission2
Vehicle speed control2
Engine and engine cooling1111,948 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Fuel system, gasoline1111,948 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering1
Structure: frame and members1
Wheels1

The 1983 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 1985 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.