| Make : FORD | Model : LTD | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840801 - 19850501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V077000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850611 | Date Added to Database: 19850618 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8671 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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