The 2002 Ford Thunderbird has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a fuel filter with quick connectors that may not fully seat, which can allow fuel to spill near ignition sources and start a fire. This recall applies to vehicles that had a Purolator-brand aftermarket fuel filter installed. The remaining two recalls describe the same underlying issue: the driver's seatbelt can contact the seat recliner mechanism during a frontal crash, and the recliner's edge can partially cut through the lap portion of the webbing, weakening the belt and raising the risk of injury.
At a glance
What can fail
Certain Purolator aftermarket fuel filters (P/N F65277) may have quick connectors that don't fully seat onto the tube interface, even though they appear fully attached.
What the fix does
UFI will replace the filters free of charge. Contact UFI Filters USA at 800-230-5876 to arrange replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side seat belt webbing can contact and be partially cut by the seat recliner mechanism during a frontal crash.
What the fix does
Dealer will install an insert behind the driver side seat lower trim panel to prevent contact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During frontal crash testing, the driver's side seat belt can contact the seat recliner mechanism, potentially affecting restraint performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an insert behind the driver's side seat lower trim panel to prevent seat belt contact with the recliner.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
