1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V071000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Model Affected
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1988 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V033000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 15, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
682
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 15, 1988
Vehicle Component:
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
682
Model Affected
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1988 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
A DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR.
Defect Consequence:
THE INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT PROPER SEATING OF THEROTOR. ALSO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED ROTOR COULD IN TIME RESULT IN A REDUCTION INTHE CLAMPING FORCES OF THE WHEEL STUDS, POSSIBLY LEADING TO FRACTURED STUDSAND REAR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Remedy:
INSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND WHERE NECESSARY REPLACE REAR AXLE SHAFTS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
682
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY