Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V134000

Electrical system: ignition: module

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-10-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V134000

Electrical system: ignition: module

Component
Electrical system: ignition: module
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,988
Reported to NHTSA
1985-10-22

Defect 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Tempo1985
MERCURY Topaz1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.