NHTSA Recall #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
7,900,000 Thunderbirds recalled
1990 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 #91V076000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
125,000 Thunderbirds recalled
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- The nuts which hold windshield wiper motor to the wiper module may not have been sufficiently tightened and may loosen or come off. This causes changed wiper patterns, or the wipers may jam if two of the three nuts come off.
Changes in the wiper pattern or jamming of the wiperswould result in reduced driver visibilty in inclement weather conditions.
Apply torque retention material to wiper motor studs and nuts and retorque. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V076000 »
NHTSA Recall #90V026000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
72 Thunderbirds recalled
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.
Cable protective covering and insulation could wear through and cause a direct short to ground, resulting in overheating of the cable insulation and possibly a underhood fire.
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V026000 »