The 1993 Ford Thunderbird has 3 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: an ignition switch that can short internally and overheat or smoke in the steering column, and a fuel line that can leak and ignite if a spark or other ignition source is nearby.
The fuel line recall applies only to vehicles originally sold or registered in certain northeastern, midwestern, and mid-Atlantic states, where corrosion from road conditions is more likely to affect the fuel delivery components. On the visibility side, vehicles equipped with fog lights may experience a circuit breaker that opens intermittently, causing the headlights to flicker or cut out entirely for unpredictable stretches of time while driving at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlights may flicker, blink, or go out temporarily because the circuit breaker is opening unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a redesigned headlight switch with an improved circuit breaker and replace the wiring connector if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The nylon fuel line jumper moves and rubs against the floor pan, wearing through and creating a small hole that allows fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will wrap a plastic covering around the fuel lines. If leaking is found, the lines will be replaced first.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition switch may develop an internal short circuit, which could cause it to malfunction.
What the fix does
Your dealer will replace the ignition switch with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
