Vehicle speed controlRecall 85V-054 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-054 covers 10,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1985 to April 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.