Vehicle Recall Archive for 1985 MERCURY

Record ID 6832
Campaign Number 85V134000
Make of Vehicle MERCURY
Model of Vehicle TOPAZ
Year 1985
Make Campaign Number
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Defect 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.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Manufacturers FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start of Manufacture 19850901
End of Manufacture 19851001
Type of Recall VEHICLE
Number Affected 3988
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received 19851022
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard


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