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NHTSARecalled Oct 22, 1985 · #85V134000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.

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