Component Record

Ford Thunderbird 1996 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

4 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V070000Reported April 22, 1996 - 73,500 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 73,500 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine67 Brakes55 Power Train21 Visibility21 Lighting14 Fuel and Propulsion System14

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.