Recall 85V054000: 1985 Ford Escort and 1 other model

Report received

May 1, 1985

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

10,000vehicles

Model years

1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.

Remedy

Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Ford Escort26 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Lynx5 complaints