Ford B Series, F Series (LIGHT), F Series (MEDIUM), L Series (HEAVY) (1987): Vehicle speed control
Recall 87V059000 · Apr 27, 1987 · Ford Motor Company
2,060
vehicles affected
2,060
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V059000
- Date
- Apr 27, 1987
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 2,060
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Springs
- Model years
- 1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
DIESEL ENGINE GOVEERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED SO THAT ONE OR MORE OF THREE RETAINING PRONGS MAY NOT BE ENGAGED IN THE GOVERNOR LEVER PIVOT SHAFTS.
What can happen
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | B Series | 1987 |
| Ford | F Series (LIGHT) | 1987 |
| Ford | F Series (MEDIUM) | 1987 |
| Ford | L Series (HEAVY) | 1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V059000?
4 models: Ford B Series (1987), Ford F Series (LIGHT) (1987), Ford F Series (MEDIUM) (1987) and 1 more, about 2,060 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V059000?
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES.
What can happen?
SEPARATION OF ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND RETURN SPRINGSCOULD OCCUR, CAUSING THE TIME FOR THE ENGINE TO RETURN TO IDLE FROM AN OPENTHROTTLE POSITION TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.