Recall 85V134000: 1985 Mercury Topaz and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 22, 1985

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

3,988vehicles

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 unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash. Consequence of defect: the electronic engine control processor may experience an intermittent timing problem. This problem causes improper execution engine performance which may maintain or cause a partially open throttle.

Remedy

Replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Ford Tempo30 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Topaz5 complaints