| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V071000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 88V033000 |
| Summary | A DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR. |
| Consequence | THE INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT PROPER SEATING OF THEROTOR. ALSO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED ROTOR COULD IN TIME RESULT IN A REDUCTION INTHE CLAMPING FORCES OF THE WHEEL STUDS, POSSIBLY LEADING TO FRACTURED STUDSAND REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. |
| Remedy | INSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND WHERE NECESSARY REPLACE REAR AXLE SHAFTS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: AXLE REAR SHAFT FLANGE/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Ford Thunderbird Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1988 Ford Thunderbird have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1988 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1988 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.
A: Yes, the 1988 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1988 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1988 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.