Vehicle recall 96V007000 · January 16, 1996
Mercury Cougar and Ford Thunderbird
Under certain conditions, the climate control blower does not operate as intended.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
- Notes
- 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 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V007000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Thunderbird (1996): 1996
- Mercury Cougar (1996): 1996
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