How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Thunderbird have?

The 1999 Ford Thunderbird has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1999 Ford Thunderbird has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1999 Ford Thunderbird?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1999 Ford Thunderbird Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Ford Thunderbird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While applying the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver the problem can not be duplicate. Please fill in additional information. *nm”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2004-04-05

“Consumer states when put the vehicle in reverse upon releasing the brake the vehicle surged backwards at high speed causing injuries. Ts”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Thunderbird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.