FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-06-11.
Recall campaignNHTSA 85V077000
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
8,671
Reported to NHTSA
1985-06-11
Defect 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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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