1996 Ford Thunderbird Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1996 Ford Thunderbird coupe and sedan in Base and LX trim, with two engines from 3.8 to 4.6 litres: naturally aspirated V6 and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 276 owner complaints against the 1996 Thunderbird, most often about the engine and cooling system (69) and the brakes (49).
Engines covered
- 4.6L V8 (281 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (232 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- LX
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 HE
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
ENGINE-GEAR DRIVEN SYNCHRONIZERS-INCORRECT INSTALLATION-CAMSHAFT POSITION SYNCHRONIZER (CMP) INSTALLATION TOOL CORRECT APPLICATION. *MJ
NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 115 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGERS AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY.
DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT.
Showing the 2 most serious of 276 complaints filed with NHTSA.
