Ford, Mercury 1984 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled October 2, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V119000 · Ford
Hazard
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
85,000 units
Description
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
What to do
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Ford BRONCO · Ford CAPRI · Ford CLUB WAGON · Ford E100 · Ford E150 · Ford E250 · Ford E350 · Ford ECONOLINE · Ford F100 · Ford F150 · Ford F250 · Ford F350 · Ford MUSTANG
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →