Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields
NHTSA recall 85V077000 · announced June 11, 1985 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 8,671 units affected
The problem
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What to do
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL POLICE PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES.SYSTEM: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.