FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) 1987: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | L SERIES (HEAVY) | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-05-19 | 1987-04-27 | 1987-04-30 |
Production Dates: 1986-08-01 - 1986-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2060
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: ENGINE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES/THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS WITH 6.6L AND 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES.
