NHTSA Recall 96V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V007000; Date: Jan. 16, 1996
Blower malfunctions limiting or stopping output can adversely affect windshield defrosting and defogging performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Thunderbird; 1996 Mercury Cougar
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 10,600
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 21, 1996
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