1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD
1 recalls, 73 complaints - 30 TSBs
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
Complaint Statistics
73 total complaints
4 crashes 20 fires 15 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 13, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 1996
DT: THIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THREE TIMES. IT WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. CONTACTED FORD, THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONSUMER PUT TWO OF THE FIRES OUT, AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT ONE OF THE FIRES OUT. ALL FIRES STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THIS HAPPENED ON JUNE 1, 1996. TH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Sep 19, 2004
THE ELECTRIC WIRES ON THE VEHICLE MELTED AND BURNED. *BF *TC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 26, 2001
WHILE PULLLING SEAT BELT OUT TO LOCK IN PLACE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT BECOME LATCHED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
ALL OF THE INCIDENTS THAT I HAVE REPORTED IN THIS FORM ARE RELATED! OUR CAR KEPT WANTING TO DIE AT STOPLIGHTS AND WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT FIXED, BUT, THEY NEVER COULD QUITE GET IT RIGHT. AT 3:30 AM. ON 07/06/2000, I SMELLED SMOKE IN THE HOUSE AND IT AWOKE ME FROM A SOUND S... Read more
Fire
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
ALL OF THE INCIDENTS THAT I HAVE REPORTED IN THIS FORM ARE RELATED! OUR CAR KEPT WANTING TO DIE AT STOPLIGHTS AND WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT FIXED, BUT, THEY NEVER COULD QUITE GET IT RIGHT. AT 3:30 AM. ON 07/06/2000, I SMELLED SMOKE IN THE HOUSE AND IT AWOKE ME FROM A SOUND S... Read more
Fire
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
ALL OF THE INCIDENTS THAT I HAVE REPORTED IN THIS FORM ARE RELATED! OUR CAR KEPT WANTING TO DIE AT STOPLIGHTS AND WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT FIXED, BUT, THEY NEVER COULD QUITE GET IT RIGHT. AT 3:30 AM. ON 07/06/2000, I SMELLED SMOKE IN THE HOUSE AND IT AWOKE ME FROM A SOUND S... Read more
Fire
3 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
OUR CAR KEPT WANTING TO DIE AT STOPLIGHTS AND WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT FIXED, BUT, THEY NEVER COULD QUIT GET IT RIGHT. AT 3:30AM ON 07/06/2000 I SMELLED SMOKE IN THE HOUSE AND IT WOKE ME UP FROM A SOUND SLEEP. I GOT UP TO SEE WERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM AND IT WAS COMIN... Read more
Fire
3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF AND THAT THE GAS PEDAL GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF AND THAT THE GAS PEDAL GOES UP AND DOWN ON ITS OWN, CONSUMER STATES THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 24, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 1995
ON GOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING; VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR REPAIRS AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Feb 28, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
CONSUMER DROVE CAR AND BRAKES WERE NOT GOOD. WHEN DRIVING AT ABOUT 50 MILES CAR WOULD SHIMMY BADLY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Dec 7, 1999
CONNECTERS FOR TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES ARE LEAKING DUE TO THE HEAT COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Dec 7, 1999
CONNECTERS FOR TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES ARE LEAKING DUE TO THE HEAT COMING FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Aug 30, 1999
AT 10,000 MILES THE BRAKE PADS GLAZED / ROTORS WARPED / THE REAR CALIPERS LOCKED-UP CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Aug 30, 1999
AT 10,000 MILES THE BRAKE PADS GLAZED / ROTORS WARPED / THE REAR CALIPERS LOCKED-UP CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Aug 30, 1999
AT 10,000 MILES THE BRAKE PADS GLAZED / ROTORS WARPED / THE REAR CALIPERS LOCKED-UP CAUSING FAILURE. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH THE PLUG THAT GOES TO THE ALTENATOR BEGAN TO MELT AND CAUSED AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1995
WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT NEXT TO RESTAURANT, VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE; ELECTRICAL FIRE; WHOLE FRONT END BURNED UP; ALL WIRES BURNED. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TWO TIMES, UNABLE TO GET REPLACEMENT DUE TO BACK ORDER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
AFTER DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WERE SUPPOSE TO TURN THEMSELVES OFF. BUT THEY DID NOT. THEN WHEN CONSUMER BEGAN TO DRIVE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. AFTERWARDS, DROVE VEHICLE AGAIN, IT THEN STOPPED AND WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 2, 1998
WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL SHORTED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FALL OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A BARN, INJURING THREE PASSENGERS AND KILLING ONE COW.
3 injured
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 11, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
WHEN PUTTING THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL IN THE DOWN POSITION, THE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION KEY ALSO GETS WARM, AND THE POWER WILL GO OFF AND ON IF WIGGLING THE KEY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE ON POSITION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jul 21, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THE REAR BRAKES REMAIN ENGAGED. DEALER CAN'T FIX PROBLEM. DEALER NOTED POSSIBLE CAUSE BRAKE CALIPERS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Jun 19, 1995
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 19, 1998
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACE TWICE, DUE TO FAILURE, NOW PART IS ON BACK ORDER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1995
THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH PLASTIC CONNECTOR TO THE POWER SYSTEM MELTED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. HEAT CONTROL. PROBLEM OCCURRED 3 TIMES. RECALL ON IGNITION SWITCH FOR 88 THUNDERBIRD FOR THE SAME IGNITION PART AS THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON, IT WOULD CAUSE THE ABS BRAKES TO FAIL. THERE IS NO POWER IN ABS BRAKES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED ON, IT WOULD CAUSE THE ABS BRAKES TO FAIL. THERE IS NO POWER IN ABS BRAKES. *AK
STEERING
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Aug 11, 1997
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. (NEW JERSEY ACCIDENT REPORT)
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2, 1998
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 9, 1997
Incident date: Apr 12, 1997
T.P.S. SWITCH FAILURE WHICH THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON (NO.87-25-7 DATE :8712). THIS FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 23, 1997
Incident date: Jun 13, 1997
OWNER PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE WAS A INVESTIGATION PE-88097, BUT THAT INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. *AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 5, 1997
Incident date: Jun 2, 1997
ENGINE: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH WHEN BODY MOUNTS BROKE AND ENGINE COLLAPSED. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN INTO A FIELD. HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
Crash
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN A/C ACCUMULATOR BURNED OUT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL/TURN SIGNALS TO SHORT OUT.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 3, 1997
#EA90-005, CAME HOME/PARKED CAR, THAT NIGHT AND THE NEXT MORNING THE FRONT SEAT CONSOLE WAS ON FIRE . *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
FUEL PUMPS CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Nov 5, 1992
COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL VALVE FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ALTHOUGH BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Aug 5, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH STICKS. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON, FUSES BLOW, CAUSING INSTRUMENTS ON DASHBOARD TO BECOME INOPERABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 21, 1996
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE I THE ALTERNATOR CABLE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 25, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Nov 4, 1996
Incident date: Nov 4, 1996
THE CAR HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE (3) TIMES IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE IT WAS PARKED. *AK *JB
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 1, 1996
Incident date: Aug 10, 1992
FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHTS, THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Aug 14, 1994
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 19, 1996
Incident date: Jun 9, 1996
FIRE STARTED UNDERHOOD WHILE DRIVING, PARKED VEHICLE, STARTED SMOKING, SUBSEQUENTLY CAME ENGULFED WITH FLAMES, CAUSED BY ALTERNATOR'S CONNECTORS. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 18, 1996
Incident date: Jun 2, 1996
SHORT IN IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING WIRING UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN TO OVERHEAT/MELT. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
May 28, 1996
Incident date: May 4, 1996
THE RACK FOR THE RACK AND PINON STEERING BROKE AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 FORD THUNDERBIRD
30 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *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
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9874
Apr 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
98112
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034420 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
UNKNOWN
BC8899950401
Apr 1, 1995
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
UNKNOWN
9582
Apr 1, 1995
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9582
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW
9562
Mar 1, 1995
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW
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
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
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
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
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
FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLES
There is no summary currently available
PE95019
Opened: Mar 27, 1995 , Closed: Jul 31, 1995
FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLES
There is no summary currently available
EA93033
Opened: Dec 30, 1993 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
There is no summary currently available
PE93075
Opened: Aug 30, 1993 , Closed: Dec 30, 1993
THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING
There is no summary currently available
EA90034
Opened: Jun 26, 1990 , Closed: Feb 25, 1992
HOOD LATCHES FAIL
There is no summary currently available
EA90009
Opened: Feb 8, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1991
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE90001
Opened: Oct 4, 1989 , Closed: Feb 2, 1990
THROTTLE STICKING
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PE88097
Opened: Aug 31, 1988 , Closed: Dec 2, 1988
FLOORMAT/ACCEL PEDAL INTRF
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EA86005
Opened: Nov 25, 1985 , Closed: Jul 23, 1987
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 (current) | 1 | 73 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 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 |