NHTSA Recall 85V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V134000; Date: Oct. 22, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Ford Tempo; 1985 Mercury Topaz
Component: Electrical System:ignition:module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,988
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: electronic engine control processor. Vehicle description: passenger cars with 2. 3 liter engines with 49-states calibrations and automatic transmissions.
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