Recall 96V-007
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Ford Thunderbird and 1 other model: Equipment (appliance, air conditioner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 96V-007
- Reported
- January 16, 1996
- Vehicles affected
- 10,600 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended. The blower could (1) stick on "high;" (2) operate erratically with blower output varying between no blower and maximum blower; or (3) not operate at all due to malfunction of the temperature control module.
The risk
Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: air conditioner; electronic climate control module. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with optional semi-automatic temperature control system. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact ford at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Thunderbird 1996
- Mercury Cougar 1996