1992 Ford Thunderbird Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford Thunderbird. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V275000Oct 12, 1999164,731 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1992–1993, Mercury Cougar 1992–1993

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.

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• 97V159000Sep 22, 1997125,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1992–1993, Mercury Cougar 1992–1993

  Reported issue: 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…

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

  Remedy: Dealers will install a plastic convolute covering around the fuel lines. If the lines show a leak, the lines will be replaced first.

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• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993, Ford Mustang 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99005Headlight switchClosed · Jan 20, 1999
• RQ98015Headlight circuit breakerClosed · Sep 29, 1998
• RQ97011Fuel line jumperClosed · Sep 25, 1997
• EA95030Rear fuel line interferenceClosed · Oct 31, 1995
• PE93075Thrttl vlv linkage bushingClosed · Aug 30, 1993

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