NHTSA Recall #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
7,900,000 Thunderbirds recalled
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Dealers will replace the ignition switch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »
NHTSA Recall #88V033000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
682 Thunderbirds recalled
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- A design change to facilitate changeover in rear axle shaft flanges inadvertently produced the possibility for interference between the flange and disc brake rotor.
The interference could prevent proper seating of therotor. Also an improperly seated rotor could in time result in a reduction inthe clamping forces of the wheel studs, possibly leading to fractured studsand rear wheel separation.
Inspection of vehicles and where necessary replace rear axle shafts and rear brake rotors. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V033000 »