THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF
— Recall Campaign #85V134000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,988 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V134000
| Manufacturer: | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 22, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V134000 |
| Units affected: | 3,988 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.