Ford Thunderbird 1979

Model Thunderbird made in 1979 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
08E019000INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS E (Equipment)193703/19/2008MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/06/200803/06/2008
Defect SummaryIntercontinental 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryIntercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
NotesThis 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.
SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
79V013000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)400003/20/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/09/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan. the incorrect nuts have an oversize diameter and thread, and upon front seat track anchor bolt installation, the threads may have been stripped.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair any stripped weld nuts and install larger size bolts to anchor the seat track to the floor at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; floor pan attachments.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, the front seat candisengage from floor mounting creating the potential for serious personalinjury to occupant.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
79V117000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)8200006/18/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/15/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
78V269000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1978 to 12/01/1978V (Vehicle)2000012/12/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/21/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe steering gears on the involved vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured sector shafts from which the threaded portions of the shafts may fracture and separate. should the sector shaft fracture, the pitman arm may disengage from the splined portion of the sector shaft.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly or install a new sector shaft in the steering gear assembly.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering assembly; gears.consequences of defect: disengagement while vehicle is in motion could resultin loss of steering control, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
80-3-10-S06/01/198048412Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
06/24/19944
 Water pump leak (2nd vehicle from 471584). *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
 Fuel line bursed causing the vehicel to catich fire. please provide further information.