Vehicle recall 88V024000 · March 1, 1988
Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz
Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Two attachment screws for the throttle position sensors could loosen and back out.
- Consequence
- If both screws come out, sensors could disengage fromthe throttle shaft, preventing return of the throttle from mid position.
- Remedy
- Replace attachment screws with screws with pre applied adhesive that will be tightened to a higher torque specification.
- Notes
- System: throttlevehicle description: passenger cars with 2.3 liter engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 18, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 91,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 (1988): 1988
- Mercury Topaz (1988): 1988
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