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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
07:41 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
85V077000
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
N/A
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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