Recall 88V024000: 1988 Ford Tempo and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 1, 1988

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

91,000vehicles

Model years

1988

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

Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.

Possible consequence

If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.

Remedy

Replace attachment screws with screws with pre applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Ford Tempo126 complaints
• 1988 Mercury Topaz21 complaints