Ford Thunderbird 1983
Model Thunderbird made in 1983 by Ford got 7 consumer complains, 2 investigations there are 4 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, hydraulic and unknown or other. The car had some investigations: parking brake, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V039000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1983 to 03/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 03/25/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/11/1983 | 05/09/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel leaks could develop in either of two connections in a fuel supply line. one connection under the vehicle may have been damaged or improperly installed. the other suspect part is in the engine compartment and contains a pressure relief valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a revised design fuel line valve assembly with new hose clamps and replace the fuel supply hose clamp, if it is damaged or incorrect. notification was made to dealers prior to any recorded vehicle sales, and vehicles should have been corrected before final delivery. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.3 liter turbo engines.system: fuel; fuel inlet line.consequences of defect: if either of these connections separate or leak, fuelspillage could result, and in the presence of an ignition source, could resultin fire.note: owners are cautioned not to operate their vehicles until correctiveaction has been completed. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V012000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 2673 | 01/28/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/08/1983 | 02/17/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks that have inadequately welded front seams that can leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will determine if the vehicle was corrected at the factory; if not, the fuel tank will be replaced at no charge to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8 liter engines.system: fuel systems; fuel tank.consequences of defect: leaking fuel, in combination with a source of ignition,could result in a fire and personal injury.note: the owner should not operate his vehicle until the necessary correctionis made. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V028000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1982 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 98162 | 02/26/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/07/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the park position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic overdrivetransmissions.system: power train; transmission, parking pawl actuating assembly.consequences of defect: if the parking brake is not applied and the parkinggear does not engage, unexpected vehicle movement could cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: drivers should always apply the parking brake whenever leaving thevehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 24000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle caught fire under the dash board. the dealer indicated it was an electrical fire. *nlm the vehicle turned over but wouldn't start. the dealer was unable to duplicate. metal shavings were found in the fuel pump relay switch. when the vehicle was picked up and driven home, it seemed fine, but when the consumer had gotten out of the vehicle, he noticed smoke on the inside and fire coming from the dash. scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 24000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle caught fire under the dash board. the dealer indicated it was an electrical fire. *nlm the vehicle turned over but wouldn't start. the dealer was unable to duplicate. metal shavings were found in the fuel pump relay switch. when the vehicle was picked up and driven home, it seemed fine, but when the consumer had gotten out of the vehicle, he noticed smoke on the inside and fire coming from the dash. scc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/12/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1983 | |
| The driver's seatblet buckle will not latch or remain latched. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 12/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Driver's seat fell back into reclining position while driving vehicle. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1994 | |
| The cruise control came on without warning at 5 mph on wet street, as it was raining, and hit another vehicle. i was changing from one insurance company to another and was not covered, dealorship ford admitted they had heard this happens sometimes but due to the age of the vehicle i was out of luck. a lot of people have noted that this design, apparently in use since 77, has this quirk, but i cannot use my car now because ford refused to fix the other persons car which was caused by thier product! | |||
| 12/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| When at a stop sign, vehicle lurches forward on its own.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 12/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Driver's side mirror fell off. | |||