NHTSA Campaign #99V275000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

OCTOBER 12
1999

164,731 vehicles recalled

1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.

Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V275000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V159000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 22
1997

125,000 vehicles recalled

1992 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Movement of the fuel lines causes the nylon fuel line jumper to chafe against the floor pan. This wear can cause a pin hole in the fuel line resulting in fuel leakage.

This fuel leakage results in dampness and fuel odor, and if an ignition source was present, a fire could result.

Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V159000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V071000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

APRIL 25
1996

7,900,000 vehicles recalled

1992 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 »