1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
The 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD, potentially affecting up to 38,937 vehicles.
Recall 08E019000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,937 vehicles affected
Defect: INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
View full details →Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Recall 79V262000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
| 3,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS". REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES INTENDED FOR OTHER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS MAY NOT BE THE CORRECT SIZE. THIS COULD AFFECT BRAKING PERFORMANCE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE ANY INCORRECT WHEEL CYLINDERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE GOING INTO A CURVE AT 50 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, BUT SOON REGAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE BUT DRIVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKES. TT
DYNACRAFT SEMI METALIC BRAKE PAD MODEL MX152. CLAMP ON OUTSIDE ROTOR DISC SHEARED OFF SLID FORWARD RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
DEFECTIVE MARKET BRAKE PADS, DYNACRAFT CORP MANUFACTURED PADS MODEL MX 152. TT
Safety Rating for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
80-12-5 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
80-12-13 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD.
Other Model Years of the FORD THUNDERBIRD
- 1975 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1976 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1977 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 1 complaint
- 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 1 complaint
- 1979 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 1 complaint
- 1980 FORD THUNDERBIRD (current)
- 1981 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 0 complaints
- 1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 4 complaints
- 1984 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 33 complaints
- 1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD — 16 complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints