FORD ESCORT 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V054000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | ESCORT | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-05-01 | 1985-05-13 |
Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1985-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9 2V LITER ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER.
