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Ford Escort Recall 85V054: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 85V054, reported May 1, 1985, 10,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V054FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THE THROTTLE LEVER MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION DUE TO MISALIGNMENT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUT OFF SWITCH TO THE THROTTLE LEVER PIN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
ADJUST SHUTOFF SWITCH AND ASSURE PROPER ALIGNMENT TO THROTTLE LEVER PIN.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.9 2V LITER ENGINES AND AIRCONDITIONING.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LEVER.

Affected vehicles

Ford Escort1985
Mercury Lynx1985