Suspension: rearRecall 85V-086 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-086 covers 226,729 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
The fix
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.
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 June 1, 1983 to October 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.