Vehicle recall 84V119000 · October 2, 1984
Ford Bronco, Mercury Capri and 11 more models
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
- Consequence
- Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
- Remedy
- The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines, and trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 5.8 or 7.5 liter engines; vehicles are equipped with 4 barrel carburetors.system: fuel; carburetor secondary throttle control.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 3, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 85,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Bronco (1984): 1984
- Ford Club Wagon (1984): 1984
- Ford E-100 (1984): 1984
- Ford E-150 (1984): 1984
- Ford E-250 (1984): 1984
- Ford E-350 (1984): 1984
- Ford Econoline (1984): 1984
- Ford F-100 (1984): 1984
- Ford F-150 (1984): 1984
- Ford F-250 (1984): 1984
- Ford F-350 (1984): 1984
- Ford Mustang (1984): 1984
- Mercury Capri (1984): 1984
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