Ford 1984–1985 Structure recall
Recalled June 11, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V077000 · Ford
Remedy
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Units
8,671 units
Description
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What to do
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Product
Ford LTD
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →