1984 Ford F150 Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Carburetor System
Issued February 10, 1984 · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1984
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
- Vehicles affected
- 85,000
- Report received
- February 10, 1984
Summary
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.