1986 LINCOLN TOWN COUPE RECALL - #85V115000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AN ALUMINUM CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THE BORE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THROTTLE MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION WHEN RELEASED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 LINCOLN TOWN COUPE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1985 - 9/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
147 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
AN ALUMINUM CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THE BORE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THROTTLE MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION WHEN RELEASED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: LINKAGE, THROTTLE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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