Mercury, Ford 1985 Electrical System recall
Recalled October 22, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V134000 · Mercury
Remedy
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Units
3,988 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Product
Mercury TEMPO · Mercury TOPAZ
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →