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1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Ford Thunderbird. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1989 Ford Thunderbird recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1989NHTSA 89V081000113,200 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary
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.
Consequence
This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 1989NHTSA 89V08000010,600 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs

Summary
Improperly heat treated rear suspension knuckles could experience high mileage fatigue cracks and eventual fracture.
Consequence
This could result in rear suspension failure at theaffected wheel with an adverse affect on control of the car, which couldcause an accident.
Remedy
Replace knuckles that have the affected lot codes.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 124 complaints about the 1989 Ford Thunderbird with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
24
Injuries reported
10
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes25
  2. Vehicle speed control19
  3. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood9
  5. Seat belts9

Other Ford Thunderbird years

Other 1989 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, electrical system, service brakes, air, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Ford Thunderbird recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ford Thunderbird?
124 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.