NHTSA Campaign 84V119000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Oct 2, 1984 · 85,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD BRONCO 1984 85,000
FORD CLUB WAGON 1984 85,000
FORD E100 1984 85,000
FORD E150 1984 85,000
FORD E250 1984 85,000
FORD E350 1984 85,000
FORD ECONOLINE 1984 85,000
FORD F100 1984 85,000
FORD F150 1984 85,000
FORD F250 1984 85,000
FORD F350 1984 85,000
FORD MUSTANG 1984 85,000
MERCURY CAPRI 1984 85,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 84V119000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.