Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System

NHTSA recall 84V119000 · announced October 2, 1984 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 85,000 units affected

The problem

THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER ENGINES, AND TRUCKS AND MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.8 OR 7.5 LITER ENGINES; VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 4 BARREL CARBURETORS.SYSTEM: FUEL; CARBURETOR SECONDARY THROTTLE CONTROL.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Ford Bronco
• 1984 Ford Club Wagon
• 1984 Ford E100
• 1984 Ford E150
• 1984 Ford E250
• 1984 Ford E350
• 1984 Ford Econoline
• 1984 Ford F100
• 1984 Ford F150
• 1984 Ford F250
• 1984 Ford F350
• 1984 Ford Mustang
• 1984 Mercury Capri

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.