Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford thunderbird. While driving at any speed, the air bag indicator illuminated and blinked a "13" code. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring was faulty. The part (part number: f4sz14a664a) was discontinued. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
1994 Ford Thunderbird airbags problems
17 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal13
- Frontal: sensor/control module3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Thunderbird airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After vehicle came to a complete stop from skidding, nothing was struck/hit, both air bags inadvertently deployed. Manufacturer notified ,and informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer, and have them check for a malfunction defect. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were unable to check for defects. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer's vehicle was a stop light and was approaching another light. Consumer went to apply brakes, and there was a coke bottle that rolled underneath brakes, and vehicle wouldn't stop. Was trying to get attention of other driver, but she was a 16 year old new driver. A vehicle hit her dead center, and airbag didn't deploy. She suffered injuries. Consumer wants to no why airbag didn't deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision , upon impact, the passenger's airbag deployed, ripping the dashboard apart and broke the sunroof. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Consumer was driving 20 MPH and rearended another vehicle at low impact, and dual airbags deployed. Insurance company feels air bags should not have deployed due the low amount of damage and speed.
Air bag light will come on after starting engine.
During collision there was no deployment of air bag. Dup 522819, posted on 03-nov-98.
Driver air bag did not deploy and a 20/25 MPH collinsion, struck the other auto broad side with right front ent.
Airbag warning light blinks on. Has been to dealer 7 times. Dealer cannot solve.
Involved in mva and air bags deployed, causing rearview mirror to come off and hit consumer in eye, cutting the eyeball.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Thunderbird airbags
Does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Ford Thunderbird airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Ford Thunderbird airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have bad airbags?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most airbags complaints are 1994 (17 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 2002 (13 complaints).
Other 1994 Ford Thunderbird problems
Transmission 91Brakes 75Engine 61Electrical 24Acceleration 23Suspension 12Fuel system 10Tires 9Visibility 8Lights 7Seat belts 7Steering 7Body 3Wheels 3Seats 2Locks 1
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