1987 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) RECALL - #87V059000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL : SPRINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1986 - 11/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
4/30/1987 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/19/1987 |
| # Affected |
2,060 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: ENGINE GOVERNOR LEVER ASSEMBLIES/THROTTLE LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS WITH 6.6L AND 7.8L DIESEL ENGINES. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Jun 27, 1997 - 021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
SUSPENSION - NOISE FROM FRONT SPRING REAR HANGER - REVISED REAR SPRING HANGER INSULATOR PAD - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6000, 7000 OR 9000 LB AXLES BUILT THROUGH 10/1/97. *TW
Mar 31, 1995 - 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
Mar 31, 1995 - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUCKS MAY CRACK ON THE CAB FLOOR NEAR THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER COVER AREA. *TW
Mar 31, 1995 - 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LACK OF POWER - EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THROTTLE LINKAGE. *TW
Mar 17, 1995 - 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW
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