Ignition: moduleRecall 85V-134 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-134 covers 3,988 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a ignition: module problem, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
The fix
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES WITH 49-STATES CALIBRATIONS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
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 October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.