Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870701 - 19880101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V024000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880318 | Date Received by ODI: 19880301 | Date Added to Database: 19880304 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
TWO ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSORS COULD LOOSEN AND BACK OUT. |
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Consequence:
IF BOTH SCREWS COME OUT, SENSORS COULD DISENGAGE FROMTHE THROTTLE SHAFT, PREVENTING RETURN OF THE THROTTLE FROM MID POSITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE ATTACHMENT SCREWS WITH SCREWS WITH PRE APPLIED ADHESIVE THAT WILL BE TIGHTENED TO A HIGHER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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