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1fabp46f5da1***** VIN lookup for 1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD (1fabp46f5da128599)

1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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1fabp46f5da128599 VIN is assigned to 1983 FORD THUNDERBIRD with a . It is a PASSENGER CAR . It was manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. This 1983 THUNDERBIRD is a Sedan/Saloon.

Vehicle Descriptor 1FABP46F*DA
Make FORD
Manufacturer Name FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Thunderbird
Model Year 1983
Plant City ATLANTA
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State GEORGIA
body Image Id 13
Body Class Sedan/Saloon
Doors 2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Bed Type Not Applicable
Cab Type Not Applicable
Trailer Type Connection Not Applicable
Trailer Body Type Not Applicable
Engine Numberof Cylinders 8
Displacement(CC) 4948.893328
Displacement(CI) 302
Displacement(L) 5.0
Fuel Type- Primary Gasoline
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Engine Brake(hp) From 140.00
Engine Brake(hp) To 155.00
Other Engine Info Central Fuel Injection/2V 2BBL
Engine Manufacturer Ford
Other Restraint System Info Active Belts
NCSA Body Type 2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA Make Ford
NCSA Model Thunderbird (all sizes)
Bus Floor Configuration Type Not Applicable
Bus Type Not Applicable
Custom Motorcycle Type Not Applicable
Motorcycle Suspension Type Not Applicable
Motorcycle Chassis Type Not Applicable

Driver Complaints

Recalls

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 250
Description:
FUEL LEAKS COULD DEVELOP IN EITHER OF TWO CONNECTIONS IN A FUEL SUPPLY LINE. ONE CONNECTION UNDER THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE OTHER SUSPECT PART IS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CONTAINS A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE.
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN FUEL LINE VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH NEW HOSE CLAMPS AND REPLACE THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE CLAMP, IF IT IS DAMAGED OR INCORRECT. NOTIFICATION WAS MADE TO DEALERS PRIOR TO ANY RECORDED VEHICLE SALES, AND VEHICLES SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORRECTED BEFORE FINAL DELIVERY.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER TURBO ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL INLET LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF EITHER OF THESE CONNECTIONS SEPARATE OR LEAK, FUELSPILLAGE COULD RESULT, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULTIN FIRE.NOTE: OWNERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO OPERATE THEIR VEHICLES UNTIL CORRECTIVEACTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98,162
Description:
THE PARKING GEAR MAY NOT ENGAGE, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION. THIS OCCURS IF THE LINKAGE INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION THAT ACTUATES THE PARK GEAR WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. A PIN THAT RETAINS COMPONENTS ON A LINKAGE (ACTUATING) ROD COULD BREAK AND THE LINKAGE MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR.
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ROD ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVETRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, PARKING PAWL ACTUATING ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED AND THE PARKINGGEAR DOES NOT ENGAGE, UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ANDPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: DRIVERS SHOULD ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER LEAVING THEVEHICLE.

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,673
Description:
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE INADEQUATELY WELDED FRONT SEAMS THAT CAN LEAK.
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRECTED AT THE FACTORY; IF NOT, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LEAKING FUEL, IN COMBINATION WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER SHOULD NOT OPERATE HIS VEHICLE UNTIL THE NECESSARY CORRECTIONIS MADE.

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34,000
Description:
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Remedy:
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CARTER, NAPA, ACCUFLOW, TRU FLOW, PARTS MASTER, AND PARTS DEPOT BRAND FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED MOTOR VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.