Defect Investigation Detail

MERCURY / CAPRI / 1979

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NHTSA Action Number: EA85016 Vehicale/Equipment Name: MERCURY
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CAPRI Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1979
Component Name: STRUCTURE Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Feb, 22 1985 Date Closed: Apr, 14 1987
Subject: FLOOR PAN CRACKS Summary: Summary:ford recognizes the floor pan cracking problem and has issued4 service bulletins pertaining to repair. the latest one was issued onseptember 11, 1986. however, ford does not believe the floor pan problemrepresents a safety hazard.analysis: floor pan cracking causes the driver to rock in his seat.although this is very annoying, it appears to be more of an economic issuethan a safety issue. no accidents or injuries have been reported.status: this ea was closed on may 14, 1987.===