Vehicle recall 85V086000 · July 3, 1985
Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz
Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: rear suspension bolts.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V086000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 3, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 226,729
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Tempo (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Mercury Topaz (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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