NHTSA recall 85V054000
Vehicle speed control
Ford Escort and 1 more
Reported May 1, 198510,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Mar 1, 1985 – Apr 1, 1985
The defect
The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.
The remedy
Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.