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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:42 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 85V134000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / TEMPO     1985      MERCURY / TOPAZ     1985 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 18, 1985 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V134000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3988 Summary: 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. Notes: SYSTEM: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 2.3 LITER ENGINES WITH 49-STATES CALIBRATIONS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. Check to Request Research. Submit below.