NHTSA recall 85V134000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V134000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-10-22 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Units potentially affected | 3988 |
What is wrong
THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
The remedy
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES WITH 49-STATES CALIBRATIONS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
| 1985 FORD TEMPO | Built 1985-09-01 to 1985-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ | Built 1985-09-01 to 1985-10-01. |
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