1985 FORD TEMPO Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 85V086000 on 07/08/1985
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1983 - 09/30/1984
- Affected:
- 226,729
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: rear suspension bolts.
- Campaign:
- 85V134000 on 11/03/1985
- Component:
- Electrical system:ignition:module
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1985 - 09/30/1985
- Affected:
- 3,988
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 85V145000 on 11/12/1985
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1983 - 07/31/1984
- Affected:
- 227,027
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
- Notes:
- System: rear suspension bolts. vehicle description: passenger cars. this is an addendum the nhtsa recall number 85v086000.
- Campaign:
- 07E064000 on 08/23/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 34,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1985 FORD TEMPO TSBs (21)
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 962612
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97111097234
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9864
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- Summary:
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 99222
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 99196
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 99152
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 01156
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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