NHTSA recall 88V033000
Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Ford Thunderbird
Reported Mar 15, 1988682 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1988 – Feb 1, 1988
The defect
A design change to facilitate changeover in rear axle shaft flanges inadvertently produced the possibility for interference between the flange and disc brake rotor.
The risk
The interference could prevent proper seating of therotor. also an improperly seated rotor could in time result in a reduction inthe clamping forces of the wheel studs, possibly leading to fractured studsand rear wheel separation.
The remedy
Inspection of vehicles and where necessary replace rear axle shafts and rear brake rotors.