NHTSA Recall #08E019000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1,937 Thunderbirds recalled
1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- 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.
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.
Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. Owners may contact Intercontinental at 800-451-2593. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E019000 »
NHTSA Recall #07E064000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
34,000 Thunderbirds recalled
1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- 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.
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E064000 »
NHTSA Recall #79V262000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
3,000 Thunderbirds recalled
1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The involved vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 105, "Hydraulic Brake Systems". rear axle assemblies intended for other vehicles may have been installed in the involved vehicles. The wheel cylinders may not be the correct size. This could affect braking performance.
Dealer will replace any incorrect wheel cylinders without charge to owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #79V262000 »