1996 Ford Thunderbird Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 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.

• 96V070000Apr 22, 199673,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1996, Ford Explorer 1996 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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."

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

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

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• 96V007000Jan 16, 199610,600 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
  Covers: Ford Thunderbird 1996, Mercury Cougar 1996

  Reported issue: 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.

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

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.

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