Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
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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 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr Report Date | 19900101 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 90V026000 |
Summary | BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. |
Consequence | CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
Remedy | REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE. |
Notes | SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES. |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Mfr Report Date | 19900201 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 91V076000 |
Summary | THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF THE THREE NUTS COME OFF. |
Consequence | CHANGES IN THE WIPER PATTERN OR JAMMING OF THE WIPERSWOULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILTY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
Remedy | APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE. |
Notes | SYSTEM: WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
Data updated January 2023
1990 Ford Thunderbird Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1990 Ford Thunderbird have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1990 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.
A: Yes, the 1990 Ford Thunderbird has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 1990 Ford Thunderbird recalls?
A: The 1990 Ford Thunderbird recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR.