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.