1984 Ford Mustang Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Ford Mustang. 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.

• 92V063000Apr 29, 1992306,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Mustang 1984–1985, Mercury Capri 1984–1985

  Reported issue: The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing.

  Possible consequence: If the tongue detaches from the safety belt webbing, thesafety belt would not attach to itself, resulting in increased risk of injuryto the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.

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• 84V119000Oct 2, 198485,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
  Covers: Ford Mustang 1984, E-150 1984, Bronco 1984 +10 more

  Reported issue: The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

  Possible consequence: Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.

  Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

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• 83V134000Dec 20, 1983530,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Mustang 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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NHTSA investigations

• EA91003Safety belt tongue breaksClosed · Oct 29, 1990
• PE88096Seat belt latch assemblyClosed · Aug 23, 1988

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