Ford Thunderbird 1977
Model Thunderbird made in 1977 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V078000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 810000 | 07/31/1984 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/26/1984 | 07/10/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fan assembly will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250, 302, 351 or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: blade pieces may damage components under the hood. ifhood is opened while engine is operating, persons standing nearby may beinjured if the fan breaks.note: impending blade failure may be evidenced by rattling or vibration. | |||||||||||||||
| 80V144000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1976 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 209100 | 01/02/1981 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/07/1980 | 12/09/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. this can lead to fatigue cracking of the blades. portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace fan with an improved five-bladed version without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351 cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade fragments propelled from a rotating fan may causedamage to underhood components and personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E019000 | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | E (Equipment) | 1937 | 03/19/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/06/2008 | 03/06/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V141000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 60000 | 10/21/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting the fuel inlet tube to the carburetor filter. this leakage condition is due to insufficient insertion of the fuel tube into the hose or improper positioning of the hose clamp, causing the clamp to be crimped directly over the fuel tube bead. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the existing fuel hose clamp with a spring-type clamp at the hose-to-fuel inlet tube connection, and adjust the connection where necessary, without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks and passenger vehicles equipped with 351 or 400 cidengines.system: fuel; fuel hose.consequences of defect: fuel leakage could lead to an underhood fire andinjuries to vehicle occupants from burns and smoke inhalation.note: gasoline odors may indicate a fuel leak is persent. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V140000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1977 to 08/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 9000 | 11/18/1977 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The involved vehicles were fitted with tilt steering columns containing transmission control inserts intended for trucks rather than passenger vehicles. this may cause the transmission selector pointer to be misaligned and the possibility of starting the engine when the selector is between the neutral (n) and drive (d) detents and the transmission is in drive. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission shift control insert, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tilt steering columns andautomatic transmissions.system: power train; transmission control inserts, steering column.consequences of defect: should the engine start with the transmission in drive,the vehicle could unexpectedly move forward and an accident and personal injurycould result.note: prior to corrective action, driver should be careful to start the engineonly when the gear selector indicates park (p). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was purchased new with firestone 500 tires, at less than 4000 miles a recall was made and the tires were replaced with new firestone 721's. consumer purchased vehicle from parents with less than 15000 miles, the car is stored and only driven once every 3 months. on a return trip the tread came off the left rear tire, consumer lost temporary control until pulling onto the shoulder. the tread separation caused damage to the left rear quarter panel and scratched the drivers side door. nlm | |||