6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,310 miles

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problem #10

Feb 152011

Thunderbird

  • 123,100 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Thunderbird. While driving approximately 25 mph with the air conditioner activated the fan blower stopped functioning. The contact stated the failure also occurred when the heat or defroster was activated. The functions would also operate erratically causing the fan blower to go from high to low on its own. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that NHTSA recall campaign id number: 96V007000 (equipment:electrical:air conditioner) was related but the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage 123,100.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #9

Jun 172003

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Heater/air conditioning blower has failed. Related recall 96V007000; consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.

- Bristol, VA, USA

problem #8

Jul 022002

Thunderbird

  • miles
When turning on the air condition and setting the blower on high, the A/C would not turn off. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Princeton, NJ, USA

problem #7

May 202001

Thunderbird

  • miles
Climate control blower sometimes blows erractically on high, and sometimes it doesn't blow at all. This problem was discussed in recall 96V007000/ manufacturer's recall 95S32. Consumer has contacted manufacturer regarding recall. This vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

- Kilgore, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 231999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • miles
Air conditioner is stuck in the on position. This problem causes consumer not to be able to read the time. Also, defroster does not work.

- Greenville, ID, USA

problem #5

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water was getting into air cleaner.

- Redondo Be, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 251996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioning unit failed.

- Compton, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 281997

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Mildew smell coming from A/C system.

- Valley Cen, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 061995

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner fan switch defective.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 121996

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner compressor failed.

- San Antoni, TX, USA