Recalls for F100 FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM, Oct 02, 1984

A recall was issued on Oct 02, 1984 for F100 FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM problems. THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
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.