| 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
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1990 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
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 12, 1990 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
72
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 12, 1990
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
72
Model Affected
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1990 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Defect Consequence:
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
72
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
16270
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 07, 2009
Vehicle Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16270
Model Affected
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1990 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Defect Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16270
Notes:
SABERSPORT
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1991 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Model Affected |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
125000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1991
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
125000
Model Affected
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1990 Ford Thunderbird Defect Summary:
THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF.
Defect Consequence:
CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Remedy:
APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
125000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY