1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System Issues in the 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
6 fuel system gasolinecarburetor system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System Complaints
#8016303
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WHILE AT A STOP INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT WITH NO WARNING, AND STARTED TO LEAK. CONSUMER STATED THAT EARLIER WHILE AT A STOP SAME THING HAPPENED. INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEWOUT, AND STARTED TO LEAK. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
#746639
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THE FRONT SPRINGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND BREAK THUS COLLASPSING THE STRUTS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO HANDLE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFILD COOLANT CHANNEL WALLS ARE TO THIN AND TEND TO BLOW-OUT. FINALLY, THE BACKLIT REAR REFLECTOR TENDS TO BURNOUT TO OFTER FOR A INTEGRATED PART. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE REFLECTOR IS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE COST OF REPLACEMENT IS PROHIBITIVE SO THE REFLCTOR REMAINS BURNED OUT ON MANY OF THE OTHER T-BIRDS I SEE ON THE ROAD CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE'S VISIBILITY. THE ILUMENATOR IN THE REFLECTOR SHOULD BE SERVICABLE. *AK
#551674
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BOTH CYLINDER HEADS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED CAUSING COOLANT LIGHT TO COME ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. NLM
#851968
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DUE TO THE MELTING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THE ENGINE IS INOPERABLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
#826540
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DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. NO OVERHEATING. VEHICLE TOWED HOME. NEXT DAY AT DEALER & INTAKE MANIFOLD REPAIRED DUE TO A CRACK. VEHICLE STARTED TO GET WORSE. VEHICLE DIED. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. MOISTURE ON SPARK PLUGS & IGNITION WIRES. *AK
#831578
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INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE AND ALL THE ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE BADLY. WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint