1984 Ford Ltd
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 Ford Ltd. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1984 Ford Ltd. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
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…
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. The attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
Owner complaints
14 complaints1 involved a crash4 involved a fire1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When driving vehicle will suddenly stall completely in middle of traffic without any warning. Vehicle will start up shortly thereafter. also, problem was intermittent. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving on highway engine would stall without prior warning. sometimes has to drive off road for a couple munites, then restart vehicle again.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition module failed causing the vehicle to stall intermittently. nlm
- Vehicle speed control
While at a stop light gas pedal would go to the floorboard causing unwanted acceleration.please provide further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicle stalls, replace exhaust system and ign module, problem still exist.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Thermostat failed.
- Structure › Body
Vehicle was struck by another and occupant was killed.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire. *Sd
- Structure › Body
While driving at highway speeds the canvas top of the vehicle flew off. Please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch overheated/smoked. *Dsh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While stopped at stop sign, vehicle made thumping noise; all of sudden, caught on fire underhood; reason unknown. tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failed, causing anti-freeze to leak onto hot catalytic converter, resulting in smoke/fire. *skd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Burning oil smell inside of vehicle, also oil leaking/smoke emitting from tailpipe. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake failure
Summary:the spring under investigation causes the latching pawl toengage the teeth of the ratchet whereby the parking brake IS retainedin the applied position.if the spring fails, the pedal follows theoperators foot back up into the released position.ford states that it issued the bulletin in order to inform…
Summary:the spring under investigation causes the latching pawl toengage the teeth of the ratchet whereby the parking brake IS retainedin the applied position.if the spring fails, the pedal follows theoperators foot back up into the released position.ford states that it issued the bulletin in order to inform dealersthat the spring was newly available as a separate part.previously,it was necessary to replace the entire parking brake control assembly inorder to obtain a new spring.since the failure of the spring will not cause the parking brake tosuddenly and unexpectedly release and since there IS adequate warningof the failure, no safety defect trend was found.===
- Stalling
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
- Seatback failure
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford believes that the al-leged defect only occurs in a small number of the subject vehicles andrecalled about 195,732 1984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986.analysis: vehicles potentially involved include tempo/topaz, escort/lynx/exp, mustang/capri, ltd/marquis, and…
Summary of information from manufacturer:ford believes that the al-leged defect only occurs in a small number of the subject vehicles andrecalled about 195,732 1984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986.analysis: vehicles potentially involved include tempo/topaz, escort/lynx/exp, mustang/capri, ltd/marquis, and thunderbird/cougar.ford sold about 110,000 replacement mio bolts, mainly for 1983 and 1984models. Low clamping force appears to be a large part of the problem.ford increased the torque requirements and required the use of a manualtorque tool in march and september 1985 production changes. 1987 modelswill be produced with a longer M10 bolt and a nut to increase and main-tain clamping force. Bolts were formerly self tapping. Reports listedabove specifically state that the bolt broke. None refer simply toseat back collapse alone.status:ford reply to odi ir dated 2/2/87.ford recalled 195,7321984 tempo/topaz vehicles in june 1986 (86v-082). Analyzing reponse,monitoring canadian progress. Response to 4/6/87 letter to fordreceived 7/15/87. Will probably close after canada completes theiractions.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 50904Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1794 stored in continuous memory - probe with 2.5L, escort with 1.8L and aspire.
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