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NHTSARecalled May 1, 1985 · #85V054000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:CAM:FAST IDLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.

View the official CPSC notice