Ford Thunderbird 1984
Model Thunderbird made in 1984 by Ford got 33 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: parking brake, seats. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 3.8l and 5.0l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 21/33/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/27/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 831 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 21/32/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 18/30/22 | $ 1042 | 4 | 83 831 | |||
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 21/32/25 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/28/23 | $ 938 | 4 | 83 818 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 21/31/24 | $ 892 | 4 | 83 818 | |||
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/28/21 | $ 1102 | 4 | 83 9 2 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 530000 | 12/22/1983 | OVSC | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1983 | 01/11/1984 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 9874 | 04/13/1998 | 601343 | A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc | 07/24/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | 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 | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 01157 | 08/06/2001 | 623988 | Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc | 10/31/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89039 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 02/09/1989 | 06/13/1989 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA86010 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/26/1986 | 07/28/1989 | SEATBACK FAILURE | 86V082000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| The drive gear on the distributor shaft is cut in the wrong direction to match the gear on the crankshaft. nlm | |||
| 100 | |||
| Since i bought this car i have had dozens of stalling incedents both while driving and at stop lights.i have had it at ford dealerships and they tell me they can't find the problem. sawgrass ford in florida told me that they don't know what the problem is i'm having and the gave me an estimate of $1040.00 to fix the car. i took it to independent auto repair shops and they don't know why it stalls all the time. i read an article from california that names the tfi module as the probable cause. ford has known of this problem with cars made from 1983 to 1995. a recall order should be giving to ford for these cars in order to fix these cars. i have not had an accident yet but i'm here to tell you that i have had many close calls.too close and i am afraid that my luck may not hold out much longer. the law of averages is getting close. please help us if you can.. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1989 | ||
| Vehicle stalls due to ignition module overheating from engine heat. *mjs | |||
| 07/21/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was parked for a period of 5 hours, under the dash fire, electrical short. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 4 | |||
| While driving at 40mph vehicle would stall out without warning. has happened while making turns onto and off on/off ramps. took to dealer & mechanic could not locate cause of stalling. took vehicle to independent mechanic & was informed that cause was the ignition switch module & had it replaced.*ak | |||
| 06/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Ignition switch shorted, causing steering column to smoke. *dh | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| Electrical short in the ignition switch, need to be replaced. please describe in more details. *ak | |||
| 02/19/1996 | |||
| Traveling down the freeway smoke developed around the ignition, resulting in a vehicle fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire. *dsh | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Dashboard electrical system caught on fire, melting the dashboard area. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 111948 | ||
| Car stalls after it warms up.runs well while driving when caming to a stop call stalls and causes car to not have power brakes or power steering witch may cause a very bad accident. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing engine problem failure due to wet weather condition. vehicle would intermittently stall or would not start, also vehicle was started and air filter caught on fire. dealer was not notified. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle stalled, with windshield wipers and heater running, it ended up catching on fire, possible engine failure. *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalls and cuts off. owner has had the vc modulator valve replaced two times. owner contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. | |||
| Auto was parked in garage and auto started to burn, no one injured. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer experiencing engine problem failure due to wet weather condition. vehicle would intermittently stall or would not start, also vehicle was started and air filter caught on fire. dealer was not notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 111948 | ||
| Car stalls after it warms up.runs well while driving when caming to a stop call stalls and causes car to not have power brakes or power steering witch may cause a very bad accident. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 04/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalls when accelerating from a stop. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving on turnpike, the hood flew up, striking and shattering the sun roof glass, the police officer inspected the hood latch and it appeared to be old, which possibly malfuntioned, consumer suffered minor injuries.(ohio traffic crash report #10-90-356)*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Purchased car used with a warranty on transmission, consumer is on the second transmission.please describe . *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Seat belt buckle came apart. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 12/04/1995 | |||
| Consumer was in an accident failure on the driver side seat belt. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat back broke, causing driver to fall into back seat. *tw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| While pulling into parking space flexible line that connects metal tubing to brakes blew apart. pedal went to the floor. had no indication or warning it would happen. had no brakes. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/18/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| While driving at 70mph, vehicle suddenly began to fishtail. driver loss control, spun and vehicle to rest in the median. dealer inspection found no mechanical defects. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front clip broke off. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/08/1984 | 25 | 01/01/1984 | |
| After taking car to dealership on several occasions for stalling, the reset the idle so high that when it was cold outside or driving in snowy conditions, the gas pedal would accelerate by it self. i also had a lawyer contact ford and never received replies. i traded the car in and received almost nothing for it because the engine was almost blown because of the idle being set so high. i also rented a car in ca that was a 85 thunderbird that stalled while driving on the freeway in 10/85. | |||
| 04/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle attempts to accelerate by itself. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| The spokes have come loose causing the wheels to wobble which could cause a wheel collapse. dt | |||