1995 Ford Thunderbird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Ford Thunderbird. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Owner complaints
261 complaints25 involved a crash11 involved a fire17 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the battery and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle hydroplaned on wet road conditions. The contact crashed against a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury, a…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and the vehicle hydroplaned on wet road conditions. The contact crashed against a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury, a fractured sternum and a fractured collarbone. In addition, the contact sustained damage to the heart cage, a kidney and internal bleeding. The vehicle was destroyed and was later inspected by the contact's insurance company and an authorized dealer. The cause of the failure was undetermined by both. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The approximate failure and current mileage was 65,000.
- Steering
When making a left hand turn out of our neighborhood, the steering wheel locked up causing my 16 year old daughter to lose control and run head on into a parked car. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the brakes were depressed and his foot slipped from the pedal due to the brake cover fracturing.the contact crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries. The front end of both vehicles was…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the brakes were depressed and his foot slipped from the pedal due to the brake cover fracturing.the contact crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries. The front end of both vehicles was damaged and a police report was filed. The contact stated that the brake cover was not secured properly and he believed the pedal should have had more rubber to prevent slippage. He no longer owned the vehicle and the vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400. The current mileage was approximately 50,000.
- Visibility
The sun roof of my 1995 ford thunderbird blew off my car as I was driving down the highway, the brackets that held it up broke off and the glass went flying across traffic. *Tr
- Electrical system · Seats
Driver's side electric seat burst into flame. driver(owner) sustained severe burns that characterize as life threatening, and required admission to the burn center at unc hospital. PT was not smoking and can not identify any reason why there would have been a fire in his car. *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford thunderbird. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated within minutes of being started. he noticed thick, white smoke coming from the tailpipe and the "low coolant" warning indicator light illuminated. the repair shop stated that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 69,000 and failure mileage was 68,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Dt: the contact stated while backing out of driveway the rear brakes squeaked. there was an intense grinding noise. at 40 mph the steering wheel shook. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for inspection . no repairs have been made at this time. *Ak updated 1/4/2006 - the tries just needed to ne balanced and rotated. the rear brake drums would grind when the brakes were pressed. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
During routine maintenances both front coil springs were found to be broken. both springs were broken in the same manner and location. the car only has 45,000 miles on it! *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt: 1995 ford thunderbird 3.8. The consumer complained about an engine problem on october 3, 2005. took vehicle to a ford dealership, they wanted $4600 to put in a new engine. in december 2003 vehicle was leaking antifreeze from timing chain gasket. Had vehicle repaired immediately. vehicle…
Dt: 1995 ford thunderbird 3.8. The consumer complained about an engine problem on october 3, 2005. took vehicle to a ford dealership, they wanted $4600 to put in a new engine. in december 2003 vehicle was leaking antifreeze from timing chain gasket. Had vehicle repaired immediately. vehicle was not involved in any accident nor have there been any property damage. police have never been notified. vehicle has only 32,000 miles on it. the vehicle still has the original engine . The consumer called ford motor company, and they said the warranty expired. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Dt: air bag light kept coming on and off. Took car to hertz, and they said it had a short to ground. Was told there was a blown fuse in the module. Dealer said it was not on recall. Manufacturer said to contact dealer.*ak consumer states that replacing the fuse in the module will not help for long unless wiring IS replaced. *sb *nm
- Electrical system
Ford 1995 thunderbird caught on fire. it was parked early in the morning. no keys in the ignition. *ak the right front tire exploded from the flames shooting out from the right front wheel well. the fire spread to the inside passenger compartment. the power antenna motor had not worked…
Ford 1995 thunderbird caught on fire. it was parked early in the morning. no keys in the ignition. *ak the right front tire exploded from the flames shooting out from the right front wheel well. the fire spread to the inside passenger compartment. the power antenna motor had not worked properly for years. ten days later before the fire, the power door locks failed and the fuse was replaced. the door lock power function was restored and the fuse was replaced. the fuse was being checked for being too hot to touch. *sc *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
Unsafe driver's side door in consumer's 1995 ford thunderbird. *bf
- Air bags › Frontal
After striking a deer, the air bag deployed cracking the dash and broke the windshield and knocked the consumer out. *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Initially it felt as though a tire was out of balance, later in the trip the tire began thumping as if it were square. inspecting the tire I found that the tread was twisting out of shape and that chunks of rubber had come off of the tire.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While the vehicle was in park, the owner went inside of the store but when he returned the vehicle had gone completely across the parking lot and ran into the back of a vehicle. All of this occurred while the vehicle was unattened and in park. provide further details. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
Due to a unsafe driver's side door, consumer believed the dealership put used parts on his new vehicle. (nar) *ph *cb
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs · Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil springs
Left front and left rear coil springs are broken. Car IS in mint condition nd never been in an accident.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Electric fan motor for radiator cooling fan shorted out, causing it to overheat and cause the plastic shroud to catch on fire.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
While driving 55 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer took vehicle to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked, and needed to be replaced. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Loss of power steering when making left turns. (Sometimes rite turns too). Causing steering wheel to jerk severely to the left or rite. *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Blown head gaskets on 1995 ford thunderbird. *la
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer stated that she took vehicle to dealer for brake problems. while the mechanic was checking the brakes, he told her that transmission was malfunctioning. consumer stated that when stepping on the gas pedal vehicle hesitated and shook. then, made a funny noise. vehicle had been doing this for a long time. consumer was told by the mechanic that there was a recall on transmission. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicle smoking from underneath hood and leaking coolant.*mr consumer's wife was driving when the vehicle started to shake, a billow of white smoke came from under the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle leaked coolant . The vehicle was towed and the diagnosis was a head gasket leak which allowed…
Vehicle smoking from underneath hood and leaking coolant.*mr consumer's wife was driving when the vehicle started to shake, a billow of white smoke came from under the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle leaked coolant . The vehicle was towed and the diagnosis was a head gasket leak which allowed coolant into the combustion chamber. The coolant contaminated the oil and was leaking out the rear of the exhaust system. the consumer's wife was told the vehicle may be covered under a recall/extended warranty. The recall only covered 1994 models not 1995. The consumer later learned the part was covered under warranty. Ford wouldn't cover the repair because the vehicle wasn't diagnosed/repaired at a ford dealer. Consumer stated that if the woman at the ford dealership would've confirmed the warranty on the part, the vehicle would have been at a ford dealership. Consumer felt ford should have reimburse them the cost of the repairs since their representative was at fault. *ph *jb
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The customized headlight lens deteriorated after a period of time and fogged up. When this occurred it reduced the light illumination and caused poor visibility.*ak *tt *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10013060Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock.
- 10008304Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (cmp) installation tool correct application.
- 10008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
- 10004027Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
- 10000592Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340.
- 6090538Information regarding camshaft position (cmp) sensor alignment tool chart. *Mjs
- 6090310Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with various engine sizes.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3010700Unknown
- 630515Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
- 630001Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
- 625888Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625878Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program.
- 625715Brake shift interlock.*jb
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 619424Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 616506Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s). This condition may result in engine coolant leakage, which, if not detected, can cause engine overheating.
- 613868Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8L engine head gaskets.
- 613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions.
- 613261Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement.
- 613082Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 607436Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor.
- 606508Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606451Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump.
- 606433Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (nvh) concerns.
- 606428Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission IS cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 606419Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip.
- 605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment.
- 604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms).
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 603695Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system.
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