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1981 FORD THUNDERBIRD

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 4 TSBs

07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
34,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
01157 Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
002310 Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
9888 Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
97511 Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD THUNDERBIRD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA99005 Opened: Jan 20, 1999 , Closed: Dec 14, 1999
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH AN INTERNAL, BIMETAL CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT CAN OPEN DUE TO OVERHEATING DURING HEADLING OPERATION.
RQ98015 Opened: Sep 29, 1998 , Closed: Jan 22, 1999
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER
HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH AN ITERNAL, BIMETAL CIRCUIT BREALER THAT MAY OPEN DUE TO OVERHEATING DURING HEADLIGHT OPERATION
RQ97011 Opened: Sep 25, 1997 , Closed: Nov 16, 1998
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FUEL LINE JUMPER
TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE ALLEGED FUEL LINE FAILURES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL GEOGRAPHIC REGION AND IF THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED NATIONALLY
EA95030 Opened: Oct 31, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
REAR FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE
THE REAR FUEL TUBE BUNDLE MAY ABRADE AND FAIL IN THE VICINITY OF THE FUEL TANK.
EA95021 Opened: Jul 31, 1995 , Closed: Sep 30, 1997
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
There is no summary currently available
PE95019 Opened: Mar 27, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLES
There is no summary currently available
EA93033 Opened: Dec 30, 1993 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
There is no summary currently available
PE93075 Opened: Aug 30, 1993 , Closed: Dec 30, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
There is no summary currently available
EA90034 Opened: Jun 26, 1990 , Closed: Feb 25, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
HOOD LATCHES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
EA90009 Opened: Feb 8, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE90001 Opened: Oct 4, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
THROTTLE STICKING
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PE88097 Opened: Aug 31, 1988 , Closed: Dec 2, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FLOORMAT/ACCEL PEDAL INTRF
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EA86005 Opened: Nov 25, 1985 , Closed: Jul 23, 1987
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1980
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:FORD INITIATED SERVICE ACTIONSTO CHECK FOR ENGINE IDLE SPEED, TO DECREASE BOOSTER RUNOUT, AND TO FURTHERREDUCE THE INITIAL BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL.ANALYSIS:THE MAJORITY OF THE REPORTS ARE DATED IN THE 1979-1981 ERA.MOST ACCIDENTS OCCURRED IN THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF... Read more

FORD THUNDERBIRD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD THUNDERBIRD across all model years (1967, 2005).

82 Total Recalls
3,088 Total Complaints
13 Investigations
175 Reported Crashes
173 Reported Fires
14 Reported Deaths

FORD THUNDERBIRD - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 1 35 View
2004 1 40 View
2003 0 50 View
2002 2 116 View
1999 0 2 View
1998 0 4 View
1997 2 228 View
1996 4 295 View
1995 1 353 View
1994 1 426 View
1993 4 559 View
1992 4 234 View
1991 4 130 View
1990 4 179 View
1989 5 147 View
1988 2 116 View
1987 1 73 View
1986 1 32 View
1985 1 16 View
1984 1 33 View
1983 4 4 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 (current) 1 0
1980 3 3 View
1979 4 1 View
1978 4 1 View
1977 5 1 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 5 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1973 4 0 View
1972 3 0 View
1971 1 0 View
1970 1 1 View
1967 4 0 View
1965 0 1 View
1960 0 1 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View