NHTSA recall 89V081000
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Ford Thunderbird and 1 more
Reported May 19, 1989113,200 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1988 – Mar 1, 1989
The defect
Due to contact between the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel and the front stabilizer bar, there may be increased brake pedal travel following low speed turning maneuvers.
The risk
This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.
The remedy
Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.