NHTSA Campaign #06E065000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

JULY 17
2006

3,593 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- 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.

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

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 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V070000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

APRIL 22
1996

73,500 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- 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."

The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V070000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V007000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

JANUARY 16
1996

10,600 vehicles recalled

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD -- 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.

Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

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 »