Vehicle speed control: springsRecall 87V-059 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-059 covers 2,060 Ford vehicles for a vehicle speed control: springs problem, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
The risk
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
The fix
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: ENGINE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES/THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS WITH 6.6L AND 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES.
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, 1986 to November 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.