Wiring: front underhoodRecall 85V-116 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-116 covers 7,886 Ford vehicles for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS INSULATION MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO COPPER SPIKES PRODUCED DURING THE WELDING OF ITS WIRES. THIS CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE WIRES WHICH ENERGIZE THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSING SOME FUEL INJECTORS TO OPEN, DISCHARGING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FUEL DISCHARGED INTO THE ENGINE WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAK THROUGH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
The fix
REPAIR WIRING HARNESS, CHECK ENGINE AND CATALYST FOR DAMAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.9 LITER ENGINE. SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS.
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 August 1, 1985 to August 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.