Recall 89V080000: 1989 Ford Thunderbird and 1 other model

Report received

May 19, 1989

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

10,600vehicles

Model years

1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture.

Possible consequence

This could result in rear suspension failure at theaffected wheel with an adverse affect on control of the car, which couldcause an accident.

Remedy

Replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1989 Ford Thunderbird124 complaints
• 1989 Mercury Cougar81 complaints