NHTSA recall 88V024000
Vehicle speed control
Ford Tempo and 1 more
Reported Mar 1, 198891,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jul 1, 1987 – Jan 1, 1988
The defect
Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
The risk
If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.
The remedy
Replace attachment screws with screws with pre applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.