1985 Ford Mustang Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 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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• 85V068000May 21, 198514,008 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
  Covers: Ford Mustang 1985, LTD 1985, Mercury Marquis 1985 +1 more

  Reported issue: Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA91003Safety belt tongue breaksClosed · Oct 29, 1990
• PE89118Speed control malfunctionClosed · Apr 19, 1989

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