Recall 85V145000: 1984–1985 Ford Tempo and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 5, 1985

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

227,027vehicles

Model years

1984–1985

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

Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. Consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.

Remedy

Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1984 Ford Tempo14 complaints
• 1985 Ford Tempo30 complaints
• 1984 Mercury Topaz10 complaints
• 1985 Mercury Topaz5 complaints