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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / LTD     1984-1985
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 04, 1985
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V077000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8671
Summary:
 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.
Consequence:
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.

 
 

 

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