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Ford LTD Recall 85V077: Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

NHTSA campaign 85V077, reported June 11, 1985, 8,671 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V077FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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.
Risk
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford LTD19841985