1985 FORD LTD RECALL - #85V077000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS : UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 FORD LTD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 5/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
6/18/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
8,671 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL POLICE PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES.SYSTEM: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS. |
| See also |
1985 FORD LTD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
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