1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALL - #90V026000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1990 - 1/1/1990 |
| Recalled on |
2/22/1990 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/1990 |
| # Affected |
72 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. |
| Consequences |
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES. |
| See also |
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Apr 16, 2001 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB
Mar 05, 2001 - 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
Jan 05, 2001 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
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