1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 88V165000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 18, 1988 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
124
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 18, 1988
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
124
Model Affected
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1989 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
124
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V080000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
10600
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
10600
Model Affected
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1989 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
10600
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall ID from NHTSA: 89V081000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
113200
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
113200
Model Affected
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1989 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
113200
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1989 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
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1989 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