Ford Thunderbird
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the FORD THUNDERBIRD produced?
- The FORD THUNDERBIRD is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 97M91 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Subject regarding 97m91 parts update #2 - intake manifold additional coverage. *tt
- BC0078961101 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Erratic shsifting of the transmission. *tw
- BC9695961001 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes U1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt
- BC9694961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt
- BC9688961001 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information for when diagnosing concerns w/ factory installed cellular phones. *tt
- BC9682961001 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt
- BC9680961001 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt
- BC9676961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt
- BC9674961001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt
- BC9673961001 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt
- BC9672961001 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL: Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt
- BC9668961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes P0171 & P0174 (vacuum leak). *tt
- BC9642961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- BC5227961001 - AIR BAGS: Information for air bag dtc B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt
- BC5224961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt
- BC5217961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt
- BC5214961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt
- BC5209961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt
- BC5207961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt
- BC5204961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt
- BC5198961001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt
- BC5190961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt
- BC5186961001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt
- BC5183961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.E. Rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt
- BC5182961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt
- BC5181961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt
- BC5176961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt
- BC5175961001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt
- BC5174961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt
- BC5173961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt
- BC5075961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt
- BC4854961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt
- BC4651961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. May be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt
- BC0718961021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt
- BC9001950705 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Slight idle roughness during no load conditions. *tw
- BC8793950103 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID: No crank condition due to corrosion at starter solenoid terminal. *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040727 |
After receiving a recall in july, the consumer took the vehicle in after making an appointment. The dealer kept the vehicle for sometime and upon going to retrieve the vehicle the consumer was told, no parts were in. The consumer went to a second dealer and was told the part had to be ordered from the manufacturer. The recall was for the driver power seat, 04518. *jb
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19981028 |
Consumer will add vin.# at later date. Consumer was mounting the tire up. The bead seating onto the wheel broke, and the tire exploded. Coker tire id#--dy7fvlx208--- tire was purchased oct. 20, 1998. The wheel manufacturer has found that there are (1) out of every (200) purchased coker tires that have been reported to explode.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960317 |
Computer malfunctioned.(first vehicle on 601599)
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19790830 |
Vehicle fire.
| No | No | N | None | None |
The vehicle had a steering design defect and the steering wheel would make a clicking noise as it was rotated to various positions. The automobile safety foundation requested an investigation. *yh
| No | No | N | None | None |
Good year eagle (p225/60r16), would not stay balanced due to being out of round.
| No | No | N | None | None |
Recall #99v-275 can not be completed due to lack of parts. *mjs