FORD LTD 1985: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | LTD | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-06-11 | 1985-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1985-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8671
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL POLICE PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES.SYSTEM: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS.
