Vehicle speed controlRecall 85V-115 · Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-115 covers 147 Lincoln vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
AN ALUMINUM CASTING FLASH ON THE FACE OF THE THROTTLE BODY MAY BREAK OFF AND BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THE BORE IN THE THROTTLE BODY. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THROTTLE MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION WHEN RELEASED AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REMOVE EXCESS CASTING FLASH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: LINKAGE, THROTTLE.
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 September 1, 1985 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.