1984 FORD LTD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1984 FORD LTD
The 1984 FORD LTD has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (4 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints), and Structurebody (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1984 FORD LTD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1984 FORD LTD, potentially affecting up to 572,671 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 83V134000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 530,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
View full details →Recall 85V077000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
| 8,671 vehicles affected
Defect: HEAT SHIELDS FOR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPES WERE OMITTED DURING PRODUCTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER SEVERE DUTY USE, SUCH AS HIGH SPEED PURSUIT, THE OUTLET PIPES BECOME VERY HOT AND COULD IGNITE CERTAIN TYPES OF GROUND COVER RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL CATALYTIC CONVERTER OUTLET PIPE SHIELDS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1984 FORD LTD
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1984 FORD LTD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL COMPLETELY IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WILL START UP SHORTLY THEREAFTER. ALSO, PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. SOMETIMES HAS TO DRIVE OFF ROAD FOR A COUPLE MUNITES, THEN RESTART VEHICLE AGAIN.*AK
IGNITION MODULE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT GAS PEDAL WOULD GO TO THE FLOORBOARD CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION.PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
VEHICLE STALLS, REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGN MODULE, PROBLEM STILL EXIST.
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Safety Rating for the 1984 FORD LTD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1984 FORD LTD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1984 FORD LTD
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1984 FORD LTD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
96245 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1794 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY - PROBE WITH 2.5L, ESCORT WITH 1.8L AND ASPIRE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1984 FORD LTD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD LTD
- 1979 FORD LTD — 3 complaints
- 1980 FORD LTD — 0 complaints
- 1981 FORD LTD — 0 complaints
- 1982 FORD LTD — 0 complaints
- 1983 FORD LTD — 5 complaints
- 1984 FORD LTD (current)
- 1985 FORD LTD — 18 complaints
- 1986 FORD LTD — 11 complaints
- 1987 FORD LTD — 2 complaints
- 1988 FORD LTD — 8 complaints
- 1989 FORD LTD — 10 complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
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- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints