Ford Thunderbird 1985
Model Thunderbird made in 1985 by Ford got 15 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.3l, 3.8l and 5.0l.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 830 |
( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 84 920 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 19/22/20 | 21/28/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 820 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 8410 2 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/30/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 815 |
( 2.3L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 830 |
( 2.3L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 84 920 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/22/20 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 4 | 84 821 |
( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 4 | 84 830 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/24/19 | 18/30/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 4 | 84 815 |
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 | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
85V025000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1985 to 01/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 3508 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/11/1985 | 03/20/1985 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Brake master cylinders may have improperly anodized internal surfaces causing accelerated wear of a piston seal. consequence of defect: one portion of the split brake system would become ineffective resulting in increased stopping distance which may cause an accident. driver would be warned by increased pedal travel and the brake warning light. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Master cylinders built on january 9, 1985 will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: brake master cylinder. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
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 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
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 | |
962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - 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 | |
9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010700 | Unknown | 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *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 | |
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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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
2 | 07/08/1995 | ||
Ignition module system failure caused the shut off of gasoline flow immediately with no chance of restart. *yh | |||
07/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
My first complaint is about the ignition switch in the steering column. while atempting to pull into traffic my vehicle completely died as if i had turned off the key. luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road and just barely avoided being hit. the car would not restart unless i jiggled the key. i called a ford dealer and they said my car was not covered under the recall but the told me how to fix the problem. i replaced the switch and the car is running fine now. however it took a long time to remove the switch due to the fact that it had melted to the wiring harness. i still have the part in my possession. my other complaint is regarding the stator pick-up assembly under the base of the distributor cap. not once but twice i have had to replace this assembly due the fact that it had melted and fell apart. in this instance my family was with me at a very dangerous intersection where it took me roughly 20 minutes to get the car to refire enough to move it out of harms way. all the car would do is start up run enough to roll it a little more forward. i attempted to push the car but because of the traffic i gave up rather than being struck by another vehicle. again i called ford and they informed me that my car was not covered under the recall for this particular part. what i would like to know is if there is some organization that might be able to help me or perhaps you could provide me with information as to what legal group i might be able to contact.*ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
1 | |||
Ignition switch intermittently fails and blows fuses. | |||
03/20/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
Ignition switch fire. | |||
The ignition caught on fire and burned, all the wire had to be replaced. *ak | |||
04/22/1996 | 2 | ||
Ignition switch fire. *sd | |||
01/01/1995 | |||
Vehicle was parked in driveway, under the hood fire, electrical short. *ak | |||
04/01/1996 | |||
When vehicle is first started, smelled of wiring burning for a period of 10 minutes, electrical short. *ak | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
05/01/1994 | 04/01/1994 | ||
Car was parked and caught on fire. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
1 | |||
Gas line leaks at the top of the gas tank. *yc | |||
SEATS | |||
11/24/1997 | 1 | 01/20/1985 | |
Seatback failed due to a bolt disconnecting. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
01/01/1986 | 1 | ||
Brakes don't hold. *dsh | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
08/10/1992 | 0 | ||
Master cylinder failed twice, prior to recall. (85v025000) *dsh | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
12/14/1998 | 1 | ||
Had parked vehicle & left for awhile. returned to vehicle & entered. started vehicle & was moving when vehicle suddenly accelerated & took off for no reason. foot on brakes at time. vehicle hit 2 parked vehicles & a fence. driver was injured. *ak |