MERCURY TOPAZ 1985: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | TOPAZ | 1985 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-10-22 | 1985-11-04 |
Production Dates: 1985-09-01 - 1985-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3988
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES WITH 49-STATES CALIBRATIONS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
