1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall
- Campaign:
- 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 16,270
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD TSBs (86)
- Bulletin:
- 94235
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- front disc brake noise while braking. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 94263
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9524
- Component:
- 062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
- Summary:
- new radiator manufacturing process/modification. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC3061950301
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95313
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2850950401
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC2966950401
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- No crank or intermittent no crank due to moisture freeze up in the starter solenoid. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC8899950401
- Component:
- 113100 electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
- Summary:
- vehicles may exhibit a no crank or intermittent no crank concern due to moisture freeze up in the starter solenoid. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 95515
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- there may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC8899950401
- Component:
- 034420 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- BC0678961025
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC0810961011
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- Bulletin:
- BC0407961115
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Instructions for replacing diagnosed failed parts. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96222
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96223
- Component:
- 185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
- Summary:
- Long crank - sticking idle air control (iac) valve - vehicles built from 11/1/94 through 3/30/96 -stall - after starting when engine allowed to soak from 1-4 hours - sticking idle air control (iac) valve. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96225
- Component:
- 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Summary:
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96226
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962511
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (pcm) - service procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962517
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC1023897230
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Vehicle exhibits a pull while braking, follow procedures outlined in 06-00-4 & pinpoint test "a" on 06-00-5 of the 1997 service manual. *jd
- Bulletin:
- BC3231970211
- Component:
- 134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
- Summary:
- Windnoise from factory installed moonroofs. *tw
- Bulletin:
- BC3281970206
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibit a pull while braking - check for kinked brake lines , replace if necessary - replace lower arm and strut bushings on the side the vehicle pull to. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9751
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 9768
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97111097234
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 97090297184
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience static in the am band of the radio while driving. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9834
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Air inlet-water in air inlet elbow-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates due to water contamination of air filter and/or mass air flow sensor (maf)- vehicle swith 4.6l engine. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 985A5
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A11
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9887
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9888
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9873
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98216
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- A steering wheel movement felt when driving over rough surfaces.
- Bulletin:
- 982010
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 982310
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 9943
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9814
- Component:
- 034530 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99816
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9996
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99129
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99139
- Component:
- 125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
- Summary:
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 983224
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99194
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 6997
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 13180
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 12098
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 985111
- Component:
- 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 96714
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00M10
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8l engine head gaskets. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 985A18
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble) under light brake applications from 105 to 0 km/h (65 to 0 mph). *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A6
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 99-8-15
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99111
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99152
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00M10S2
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s). this condition may result in engine coolant leakage, which, if not detected, can cause engine overheating. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 002310
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0147
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01181
- Component:
- 103800 power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
- Summary:
- Brake shift interlock.*jb
- Bulletin:
- 00M09
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 00M10
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 0214
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01246
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 870197
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03181
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03261
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02221
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02176
- Component:
- 032100 service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
- Summary:
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
- Bulletin:
- 02208
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
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