Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 85,000
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1984-10-02
- Owners notified
- 1984-12-03
Defect description
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.