Ford Tempo; Mercury Topaz (1984-1985): Suspension
Recall 85V086000 · Jul 3, 1985 · Ford Motor Company
226,729
vehicles affected
226,729
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V086000
- Date
- Jul 3, 1985
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 226,729
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 1984-1985
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V086000?
2 models: Ford Tempo (1984-1985), Mercury Topaz (1984-1985), about 226,729 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V086000?
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
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.