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1990 Ford Probe recall: linkages

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 25, 1989. It covers about 2,900 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,900
reported
Sep 25, 1989
owners notified
Oct 13, 1989
related complaints
4

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What is wrong
Throttle levers may have been bent during assembly.
Risk
Throttle may stick and not return fully to idleposition.
Remedy
Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.

Recall number 89V159000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about acceleration problems.

1990 Ford Probe

Questions about recall 89V159000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Ford Probe linkages?

Yes. Recall 89V159000, reported on September 25, 1989, covers about 2,900 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 89V159000?

Place affected vehicles on delivery hold until repaired.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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