Recalls for your 1976 Ford Thunderbird

Recalls for 1976 Ford Thunderbird

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1966 Ford Thunderbird

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1966 Ford Thunderbird

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Ford campaign no 192.  Possibility that the nylon bushing in the acceleratorncable may become loose due to an oversize retaining clip.  A loose bushing maylrestrict the accelerator cable from returning to idle or to a lower speedor to a slower speed condition, holding carburetor at constant speed.  Shouldthis occur, the driver can stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, shiftingto neutral and turning off the ignition.  (correct by inspecting the bushingbushing retaining clip where necessary.)

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP


Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.