1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALL - #89V081000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : CALIPER
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1988 - 3/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/1989 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/9/1989 |
| # Affected |
113,200 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
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| Description |
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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