1984 FORD LTD
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 5 TSBs
07E064000 Aug 27, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTA... Read more
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
85V077000 Jun 11, 1985
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
83V134000 Dec 20, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
1 crashes 4 fires 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 24, 2001
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL COMPLETELY IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WILL START UP SHORTLY THEREAFTER. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Mar 16, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SOMETIMES HAS TO DRIVE OFF ROAD FOR A COUPLE MUNITES, THEN RESTART VEHICLE AGAIN.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 1, 2000
IGNITION MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 11, 1999
Incident date: Jan 26, 1999
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT GAS PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 27, 1998
Incident date: Jul 11, 1997
VEHICLE STALLS, REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGN MODULE, PROBLEM STILL EXIST.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 4, 1997
CONTROL MODULE FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Dec 4, 1997
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 22, 1996
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER AND OCCUPANT WAS KILLED.
Crash
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 23, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 4, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE CANVAS TOP OF THE VEHICLE FLEW OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Dec 30, 1983
IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED/SMOKED. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 26, 1995
Incident date: Sep 3, 1995
ENGINE FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 25, 1995
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
WHILE STOPPED AT STOP SIGN, VEHICLE MADE THUMPING NOISE; ALL OF SUDDEN, CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOOD; REASON UNKNOWN. TT
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
May 25, 1995
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING ANTI-FREEZE TO LEAK ONTO HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER, RESULTING IN SMOKE/FIRE. *SKD
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 14, 1995
BURNING OIL SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE, ALSO OIL LEAKING/SMOKE EMITTING FROM TAILPIPE. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 FORD LTD
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 18.0 | 22.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 22.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 2.3L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 14.0 | 20.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,850 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 FORD LTD
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
96245
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW
96245
Nov 18, 1996
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD LTD
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP85011
Opened: Jan 29, 1985 , Closed: Mar 26, 1985
REOPEN TRANS. PARK TO REVERSE INVSTGTN A
REOPEN TRANS. PARK TO REVERSE INVSTGTN AND COPPER BRAKELINE
DP77003
Opened: Nov 16, 1976 , Closed: Dec 3, 1976
EXCESSIVE REFLECTIVE GLARE
EXCESSIVE REFLECTIVE GLARE
FORD LTD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD LTD across all model years (1968, 1986).
52
Total Recalls
91
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
28
Reported Fires
5
Reported Deaths
FORD LTD - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 3 | 15 | |
| 1983 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |