MERCURY TOPAZ 1985: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1985-09-01 - 1985-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V134000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-10-22 | Date Added to Database: 1985-11-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3988 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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