1985 MERCURY TOPAZ RECALL - #85V134000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : MODULE
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1985 - 10/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
11/4/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
3,988 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES WITH 49-STATES CALIBRATIONS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. |
| See also |
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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