1988 Ford Thunderbird Recalls

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mfr Report Date19870801
    NHTSA Campaign ID96V071000
    SummaryTHE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
    ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
    RemedyDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
    NotesSYSTEM: 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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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    Manufacturer

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Mfr Report Date19880201
    NHTSA Campaign ID88V033000
    SummaryA DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR.
    ConsequenceTHE 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.
    RemedyINSPECTION OF VEHICLES AND WHERE NECESSARY REPLACE REAR AXLE SHAFTS AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS.
    NotesSYSTEM: AXLE REAR SHAFT FLANGE/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    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

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