1985 Ford Tempo Recalls
GL Coupe
1985 Ford Tempo Recall Record
Recall ID # 85V145000 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Date:
NOV 05, 1985
Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Description
REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 85V134000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Recall Date:
OCT 22, 1985
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Description
THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 85V086000 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Date:
JUL 03, 1985
Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Description
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Consequence
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Recall ID # 07E064000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION