| 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 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 89V081000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 88V165000 |
| Summary | PLASTIC ROLLOVER VALVE MOUNTING PLATE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. |
| Consequence | FUEL OR VAPOR COULD LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE. |
| Remedy | REPLACE FUEL TANK. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19890101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 89V080000 |
| Summary | IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Remedy | REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1989 Ford Thunderbird Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1989 Ford Thunderbird have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS.
A: Yes, the 1989 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING, SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS.