| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1996 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Units Affected: |
7900000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 25, 1996
Model Affected:
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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.
Units Affected:
7900000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Model Affected: |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Units Affected: |
113200
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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.
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.
Units Affected:
113200
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Units Affected: |
16270
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 07, 2009
Model Affected:
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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.
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.
Units Affected:
16270
Notes:
SABERSPORT
| Recall Date: |
OCT 18, 1988 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Model Affected: |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Units Affected: |
124
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 18, 1988
Model Affected:
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary:
PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.
Consequence:
FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL TANK.
Units Affected:
124
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 19, 1989 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Model Affected: |
THUNDERBIRD |
| Units Affected: |
10600
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 19, 1989
Model Affected:
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary:
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
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.
Units Affected:
10600
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY