MERCURY TOPAZ 1988: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V024000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | TOPAZ | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-03-18 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-03-04 |
Production Dates: 1987-07-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT.
IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION.
REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
SYSTEM: THROTTLEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES.
