Recalls for 1984 Ford Club Wagon

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Posted on: 1987-09-09
Description
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.

Consequence
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.

Corrective Action
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.

Notes
System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

Posted on: 1984-11-07
Description
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.

Consequence
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.

Corrective Action
The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS

Posted on: 1984-02-22
Description
Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels.  The welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Affected wheels will be replaced.

Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks (vans) and mpvs equipped with 16.5 x 6.75single rear wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: if the cracking continues, tire pressure may begradually lost, or the wheel rim and tire may separate from the vehicle.  Wheelwobble or vibration may occur before the wheel and tire separate from thevehicle.  Loss of tire pressure, or loss of tire and wheel could cause loss ofcontrol and an accident.