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1987 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY)

1 recalls — 0 complaints

87V059000 Apr 27, 1987
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
Remedy
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
2,060 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) across all model years (1972–1987).

18 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1991 0 1 View
1987 (current) 1 0
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 3 0 View
1978 2 1 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View

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