Ford 1987 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled April 27, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V059000 · Ford
Hazard
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
Remedy
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
Units
2,060 units
Description
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
What to do
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
Product
Ford B SERIES · Ford F SERIES (LIGHT) · Ford F SERIES (MEDIUM) · Ford L SERIES (HEAVY)
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →