1984 Ford LTD Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1984 Ford LTD. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 85V077000Jun 11, 19858,671 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
  Covers: Ford LTD 1984–1985

  Reported issue: Heat shields for the catalytic converter outlet pipes were omitted during production. Consequence of defect: after severe duty use, such as high speed pursuit, the outlet pipes become very hot and could ignite certain types of ground cover resulting in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Install catalytic converter outlet pipe shields.

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• 83V134000Dec 20, 1983530,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford LTD 1984, Mercury Marquis 1984, Ford Escort 1984 +15 more

  Reported issue: The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".

  Remedy: Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.

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