NHTSA Campaign #07E064000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

AUGUST 27
2007

34,000 vehicles recalled

1985 FORD TEMPO -- 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.

A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E064000 »

NHTSA Campaign #85V145000 SUSPENSION:REAR

NOVEMBER 05
1985

227,027 vehicles recalled

1985 FORD TEMPO -- Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. Consequence of defect: If bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.

Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V145000 »

NHTSA Campaign #85V134000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

OCTOBER 22
1985

3,988 vehicles recalled

1985 FORD TEMPO -- The unexpected open throttle causes an increase in engine speed which could result in loss of control of the car and a potential crash. Consequence of defect: The electronic engine control processor may experience an intermittent timing problem. This problem causes improper execution engine performance which may maintain or cause a partially open throttle.

Replace electronic engine control processor, if necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V134000 »

NHTSA Campaign #85V086000 SUSPENSION:REAR

JULY 03
1985

226,729 vehicles recalled

1985 FORD TEMPO -- Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. Consequence of defect: If bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.

Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #85V086000 »