1996 Ford THUNDERBIRD Recalls
Learn What to Do if Your THUNDERBIRD Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1996 THUNDERBIRD take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page
Recent 1996 THUNDERBIRD Recalls
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary: Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E065000 »
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Recall for 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary: When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "Door Locks And Door Retention Components."
Consequence: The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V070000 »
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EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Recall for 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Summary: Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.
Consequence: Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V007000 »