Recalls for 1985 Ford Mustang

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1992-04-29
Description
The plastic sleeve in the front safety belt tongue assembly which retains the lock bar can deteriorate from prolonged exposure to sunlight and become displaced, causing the tongue to detach from the safety belt webbing.

Consequence
If the tongue detaches from the safety belt webbing, thesafety belt would not attach to itself, resulting in increased risk of injuryto the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Ford will repair the safety belts experiencing this condition regardless of vehicle age or condition.

Notes
System: safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Posted on: 1985-05-31
Description
Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break.  Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart.  Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.8 or 5.0 liter engines andtandem power brake boosters.vehicles equipped with police or taxi package option are not affected.system: power brake boosters.

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 2007-08-24
Description
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above.  The fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.

Consequence
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge.  The recall began on october 15, 2007.  Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.