Ford 1997 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled December 26, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V425000 · Ford
Hazard
THIS COULD INCREASE THE FRICTION IN THE CABLE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BE SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.
Units
36,500 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINES. AN ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS KINKED DURING INSTALLATION, CAUSING THE CORE WIRES TO EVENTUALLY FRAY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE.
Product
Ford AEROSTAR
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →