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1996 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar recall: air conditioner

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 16, 1996. It covers about 10,600 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,600
reported
Jan 16, 1996
owners notified
Feb 21, 1996

Equipment: appliance: air conditioner

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 96V007000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 96V007000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar air conditioner?

Yes. Recall 96V007000, reported on January 16, 1996, covers about 10,600 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V007000?

Dealers will replace the semi-automatic temperature control modules with modules containing revised software.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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