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Safety recall · 85V086000

Suspension: rear Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 3, 1985. It covers about 226,729 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V086000
Reported
Jul 3, 1985
Vehicles
226,729
Area
Suspension

The problem

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.

The fix

REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: rear suspension bolts.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V086000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Ford Tempo07F
1985 Ford Tempo04D
1984 Mercury Topaz106C
1985 Mercury Topaz54A

Questions

Is the 85V086000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V086000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V086000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 3, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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