Issue ID | 573410 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10145968 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | THUNDERBIRD |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 16/12/05 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The headlight brackets on the 2002 thunderbird crack at the rear, where the headlight attaches to the frame with a bolt. Also cracks in the entire rear body of the headlight... Design was changed in 2003, ford will only replace under warranty, after warranty ford will not replace or admit this is a problem... There are over 280 messages at www. Thunderbirdnest. Com related to this problem. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 34000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | QUINCY, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP60A32YXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 17/10/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | QUIRK FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 617-770-0070 |
Dealer's city | QUINCY |
Dealer's state code | MA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 02169 |