Ford Thunderbird 1989

• Recall 83038 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 31496 [USA]: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
  The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
  dealers will replace the ignition switch.
  system: electrical; ignition switch. Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 25051 [USA]: This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.
  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.
  install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.
  system: brakes/suspension.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall 25266 [USA]: This could result in rear suspension failure at theaffected wheel with an adverse affect on control of the car, which couldcause an accident.
  Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture.
  replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.
  system: rear suspension knuckles.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall 26313 [USA]: Fuel or vapor could leak, which could result in a vehiclefire.
  Plastic rollover valve mounting plate may not be properly sealed to the plastic fuel tank.
  replace fuel tank.
  system: fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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• Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
  A short circuit could develop in the ignition switch that could lead to overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column of the vehicle. This condition may occur while the vehicle is in use or unattended. Correction: ignition switch will be replaced with a revised design switch.

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• Recall 1994162 [Canada]: Emissions
  Certain cougar xr-7, tunderbird turbo, and merkur xr4ti vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of cmvss 1103 - exhaust emissions. Correction: dealers will replace the exhaust system catalyst and a vacuum delay valve will be installed in the egc vacuum line.

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• Recall 1992036 [Canada]: Emissions
  Note: vehicles equipped with 3.8 litre engines. These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S 1105 - evaporative emissions. Fuel vapour hose may not be connected at the fuel tank vapour valve. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and fuel tank vapour hose will be reconnected where necessary.

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• Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Note: also includes some medium and heavy trucks. These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting. Daytime running light module may malfunction which can result in daytime running lights that dim, flicker or go off or in some instances may remain on after the ignition is turned off. Correction: daytime running light module will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1992108 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: this recall supersedes recall 91066 (91s32). A cable in the tension reliever mechanism in either the safety belts provided in the kits for recall 91066 (91s32) or the factory installed front safety belt assemblies may break or bind causing a malfunction in the retractor mechanism. Should this occur, the front safety belts may not retract after full extension. In this condition, the belted occupant will not be properly restrained if the vehicle is involved in a collision. Correction: driver and front passenger safety belt assemblies will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1991066 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Note: this recall superseded by recall 92-108. The front seat belts may not retract after extension due to a broken tension eliminator cable which is too long and prone to breakage. This could result in the seat occupant being inadequately restrained in the event of a collision. Correction: new front seat lap-shoulder belt assemblies that have a shorter tension eliminator cable will be installed on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1989079 [Canada]: Brakes
  A full-lock, low speed turning maneuver may result in the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel contacting the front stabilizer bar, causing movement of the caliper piston and displacement of brake fluid from the caliper back to the master cylinder reservoir. This would cause increased brake pedal travel and reduced brake performance on the first brake application following the turn. After one brake application, the displaced brake pedal travel and brake performance is restored. The sequence could repeat, however, following the next low speed full-lock turning maneuver. Correction: acorn type front suspension strut nuts will be installed which will serve as steering stops and eliminate the potential for stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.

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• Recall 1989080 [Canada]: Suspension
  Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles on these vehicles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture. Should a fracture occur, the rear suspension at that wheel would not remain intact and vehicle control could be adversely affected. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and suspect rear suspension knuckles will be replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Faulty seatbelt buckles investigation # PE95019

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• Thrttl vlv linkage bushing investigation # EA93033

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• Hood latches fail investigation # EA90034

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• Throttle sticking investigation # EA90009

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Car accelerated when brake pedal was fully depressed to floor...Smashed into corner of house, damaging brickwork and front, right corner of the car. Vehicle is inoperable but not yet towed due to financial restrictions (unable to attach photos...Please provide email address where i can send photos.)

While driving approximately 40 mph a loud snap came from the front passenger's side wheel. This caused the vehicle not to be able to turn left, and then ended up crashing with the guard rail. The cause was undetermined.*ak

Driver was restrained by seatbelt. During collision, seatbelt became unanchored from the floor and came loose causing driver to be thrown into steering wheel, under dashboard and into windshield. Please note that the speed and mileage are stated as approximates by counsel , will supplement if necessary. The driver was operating the vehicle at a lawful speed within the speed limit. *tr

While backing out, vehicle accelerated and hit a fence. Consumer never applied the gas pedal. Brakes would not stop vehicle. *jg *ak

When brakes were applied, engine accelerated suddenly. Consumer had to stand on brakes and shift vehicle into park to stop. This has been an intermittent problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Passenger's side automatic seatbelt does not retract. Also, none of seatbacks stay in a locked position. Consumer feels this is a very unsafe way to drive a vehicle. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Left front wheel collapsed while driving. *ak

20 minutes after parking vehicle exploded, vehicle was totalled. *ak

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2057 [1] Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 2