NHTSA Recall 85V077000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Structure. Reported 1985-06-11. An estimated 8,671 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH OPTIONAL POLICE PACKAGES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED HIGH OUTPUT ENGINES.SYSTEM: CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS.