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Ford Mustang Recall 84V119: Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

NHTSA campaign 84V119, reported October 2, 1984, 85,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V119FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Problem
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco1984
Ford Club Wagon1984
Ford E-1501984
Ford E-2501984
Ford E-3501984
Ford E1001984
Ford Econoline1984
Ford F-1501984
Ford F-2501984
Ford F-3501984
Ford F1001984
Ford Mustang1984
Mercury Capri1984