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1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Deerfield, FL
Dt: this vehicle caught on fire while driving. contacted ford, and they did not offer any assistance. it caught fire on october 1, 2000. there was no forewarning. the fire started under the hood. had mechanic look at vehicle to repair it,...read more / reply »
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Jacksonville, FL
When the key was turned in the ignition steering column started smoking. this was due to the defect described in the ignition recall 96v071000. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Wichita, KS
The vehicle lurched foward, when the brakes were depressed.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Paris, VA
Ignition switch was recalled in 1999. car was returned to ted britt ford for compliance.invoice states pn f29z-11572d installed.ignition switch failed 8/17/02 engine running fine but abs inop-loss of brake power boost not just anti lock.def...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Paris, VA
Ignition switch was recalled in 1999. car was returned to ted britt ford for compliance.invoice states pn f29z-11572d installed.ignition switch failed 8/17/02 engine running fine but abs inop-loss of brake power boost not just anti lock.def...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Paris, VA
Ignition switch was recalled in 1999. car was returned to ted britt ford for compliance.invoice states pn f29z-11572d installed.ignition switch failed 8/17/02 engine running fine but abs inop-loss of brake power boost not just anti lock.def...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Lake Worth, FL
Car off. fire under hood due to electrical short-per fire dept.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Lakeworth, FL
Vehicle caught on fire while parked.contacted dealer. reason unknown.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Victoria, TX
With the mirror glued to the windshield, an object hit the roofline of the car, causing the windshield to shatter, and at 65mph, the windshield colapsed with the mirror attached, hitting me in the the face, and the mirror edge hit me in the...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Victoria, TX
With the mirror glued to the windshield, an object hit the roofline of the car, causing the windshield to shatter, and at 65mph, the windshield colapsed with the mirror attached, hitting me in the the face, and the mirror edge hit me in the...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Burnsville, MN
Driver's side seat belt buckle failed. i also owned a 1987 t-bird prior to this one that had the same problem. seems to be a recurring problem with the older t-birds.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Long Beach, CA
Ignition switch is causing vehicle to stall out in middle of traffic when driving at various speeds.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Green Cove Springs, FL
Consumer was driving and pulling into a parking lot and there was a burn/ electrical smell, but no smoke. consumer turned to start vehicle back up, and nothing would happen. a mechanic found that ignition switch burned out from overheat...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Sacrmento, CA
The female portion of the seat belt buckle on the driver's side is broken.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Tyrone, PA
Plastic covering on headlights have faded to yellow making visibility difficult. owner has to buy whole lighting unit to fix problem. the consumer says it is not reasonable to buy the entire unit to replace an inferior quality covering ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Continental, OH
Alternator overheated, and has been replaced four times due to an electrical shortage within ignition switch. two dealers had differing openion about the problem. the consumer believes something within the vehicle's design excites the...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Continental, OH
Alternator overheated, and has been replaced four times due to an electrical shortage within ignition switch. two dealers had differing openion about the problem. the consumer believes something within the vehicle's design excites the...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Bakersfield, CA
Bought car frm old lady who rarely drove it. after bought noticed frnt end clunk all speeds replaced struts clunk stillthere replaced strut bearings and all bushings in front end. clunking still there rear end clunking bad when put into ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Birmingham, AL
In collision seat belt failed; driver hit winshield and steering wheel.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Wichita, KS
Belt buckle doesn't lock anymore. buckle has been replaced twice. consumer will contact the dealer.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Lancaster, PA
When the lever is used to recline the driver's seatback, it cannot be repositioned. also, headlights would fog up & have very little projection, even with high beams on. taking vehicle to dealer to check.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Lancaster, PA
When the lever is used to recline the driver's seatback, it cannot be repositioned. also, headlights would fog up & have very little projection, even with high beams on. taking vehicle to dealer to check.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Leesville, SC
Headlights and fog lights go out intermittently: immediately, or up to 20-30 minutes after turning them on, has almost caused several accidents.. have replaced 3 turn signal/bright light switches, due to them overheating and melting. when ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Leesville, SC
Headlights and fog lights go out intermittently: immediately, or up to 20-30 minutes after turning them on, has almost caused several accidents.. have replaced 3 turn signal/bright light switches, due to them overheating and melting. when ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Leesville, SC
Headlights and fog lights go out intermittently: immediately, or up to 20-30 minutes after turning them on, has almost caused several accidents.. have replaced 3 turn signal/bright light switches, due to them overheating and melting. when ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Leesville, SC
Headlights and fog lights go out intermittently: immediately, or up to 20-30 minutes after turning them on, has almost caused several accidents.. have replaced 3 turn signal/bright light switches, due to them overheating and melting. when ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Leesville, SC
Headlights and fog lights go out intermittently: immediately, or up to 20-30 minutes after turning them on, has almost caused several accidents.. have replaced 3 turn signal/bright light switches, due to them overheating and melting. when ...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Palm Habor, FL
Headlight cover is plastic which has turned a yellowish color, and has caused headlights to become dim.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Overview, FL
The front brakes are not catching regularly, the rear brakes catch everytime. ford says consumer has wear and tear problems, the pump motor is defective. problem has occurred intermitently for the last four months.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Plant City, FL
This switch was replaced w/ recall @ dealer! called dealer, wouldn't do anything because of time lapse. same problem as recall! they replaced a faulty electrical element with another faulty electrical element (i have switch) and let me dr...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Utica, MI
Had received recall notice 96v071000 in the mail. contacted dealer. had the ignition repaired at dealer. problem with smoking occurred. took vehicle back & paid for another ignition. having the same problem with smoking of the ignition.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in San Antonio, TX
I have had this car in the shop 3 times for this same problem and because no codes are showing, the shop cannot detect what the problem is. when sitting in traffic and the engine speed in creases to 3,000 rpm's, i'm having to apply the bra...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Warrensbur, NY
Before recall repair work was completed vehicle experienced failure of the ignition switch which destroyed vehicle due to fire.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Gainsville, GA
When driving at night it's very hard to see, the plastic cover of headlamps has become a milky white color. consumer has to drive with high beams at all times. in rainy weather the visibility is three times worse.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Laural, MD
While driving the alternator caught on fire. dealer said it was defective wiring in the alternator.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Union Spri, NY
Vehicle fire underhood due to possible engine failure.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Westbury, NY
The consumer put the vehicle in reverse to back out of his driveway at which time the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of the garage hitting a parked car, the consumer put the vehicle into drive with his foot still on the brake and the vehi...
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Warrensburg, NY
Vehicle destroyed in a fire, due to faulty ignition.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Simi Valley, CA
Gear shift indicator dose not show the proper gear selection. owner notes that vehicle may show that it is in drivee but its in reverse.
1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD in Claymont, DE
The vehicle has had a recall on the ignition switch. when the first failure on the switch occurred there was no brake power and instrument panel gauges or turn signals. after recall failure happened again with same consequences, loss of bra...
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